Common Nouns Lexicon

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.

Neo-Roman style is an architectural trend that revisits the forms and motifs of ancient Roman architecture, predominantly popular in the 19th century in Europe.

The neoclassical style is an architectural and artistic movement inspired by the forms and principles of Greco-Roman antiquity. It emerged in the mid-18th century and dominated until the early 19th century.

A nilometer is an ancient instrument used to measure the water level of the Nile River in Egypt.

Nirvana is a central concept in Buddhism referring to the ultimate state of liberation and inner peace achieved by extinguishing desire and suffering.

The Nishan Sahib is the sacred flag of Sikhism, accompanied by its pole, visible at every Gurdwara, symbolizing the presence of the Sikh faith and spiritual authority.