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Sikharas

Scope note

In the temple architecture of India, towers or spires, usually tapering in a convex curve.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

30004878

Broader Terms used

towers (building divisions)

Equivalent Terms used

sikhara

Created

12yrs ago

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