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gajapṛṣṭha (śikharas, towers (building divisions), ... Components (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: In Indian architecture, an apsidal (elephant-backed) śikhara-type. |
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gajapṛṣṭha (preferred,C,U,English-P,AD,L,SN)
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gajapṛṣṭha (Sanskrit (transliterated)-P,AD,SN)
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gajaprstha (C,U,English,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.PJ |
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Objects Facet |
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![Hierarchy of Components (hierarchy name)](/global/images/global_hierarchy.gif)
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.... Components (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ components (objects parts) (G) |
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............ <components by specific context> (G) |
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................ building divisions (G) |
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.................... towers (building divisions) (G) |
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........................ śikharas (G) |
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............................ gajapṛṣṭha (G) |
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