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haṁsa-tōraṇa (<arches by form>, arches, ... Components (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: In Indian architecture, a tōraṇa-arch adorned with haṁsas. |
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haṁsa-tōraṇa (preferred,C,U,English-P,AD,L,SN)
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haṁsa-tōraṇa (Sanskrit (transliterated)-P,AD,SN)
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hamsa-torana (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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................ architectural elements (G) |
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.................... <structural elements and components for structural elements> (G) |
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........................ structural elements (G) |
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............................ <spanning and projecting structural elements> (G) |
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................................ <arches and arch components> (G) |
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.................................... arches (G) |
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............................................ haṁsa-tōraṇa (G) |
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