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karkara-śikhara (śikharas, towers (building divisions), ... Components (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: In Indian architecture an oblong śikhara without lateral gables, miniature model of; khākharā-muṇḍi (Kaliṅga). |
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karkara-śikhara (preferred,C,U,English-P,AD,L,SN)
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karkara-śikhara (Sanskrit (transliterated)-P,AD,SN)
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karkara-sikhara (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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.... 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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............................ karkara-śikhara (G) |
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