Common Nouns Lexicon

Moksha is a central concept in Indian religions, representing liberation from the cycle of rebirths and the attainment of eternal peace.

Monism is a philosophical or religious doctrine that asserts all reality stems from a single fundamental principle.

A mosque is a place of worship for Muslims, where collective prayers, religious teachings, and various community activities are held.

Muqarnas are distinctive decorative elements of Islamic architecture. Made up of superimposed niches forming complex geometric volumes, they are used to adorn vaults, domes, portals and transitional architectural spaces.

Naga Sadhu are Hindu ascetics who follow a path of extreme renunciation and are often seen at major religious gatherings such as the Kumbh Mela. Recognizable by their naked bodies covered in ashes, they dedicate themselves to meditation and spiritual rituals.

The Nagara style is a distinctive architectural style of Hindu temples in northern India, characterized by its beehive-shaped towers called "shikhara".

In Hindu and Buddhist mythology, a nagini is a female serpent being, half woman and half snake, belonging to the mythical naga race. She often acts as a guardian of sacred places and a symbol of fertility.

Nats are spirits or deities in Burmese religious tradition, revered for their power to protect and harm.

The nave is the central part of a church, extending from the main entrance to the choir. It is often flanked by aisles and topped with a vaulted ceiling.

A nawab was a sovereign or gubernatorial title used in the Muslim states of the Indian subcontinent, particularly under the Mughal Empire and in the princely states that succeeded it. Originally designating imperial representatives, the title gradually came to be borne by rulers exercising broad political autonomy.