Common Nouns Lexicon

The term Odia refers to both the official language of Odisha and everything related to the culture, traditions, and architecture of this Indian state.

The onager is a wild Asiatic equid, closely related to the donkey.

A pagoda is a type of tower or temple traditionally used in East and Southeast Asian cultures, characterized by its multiple eaves that flare outward.

Pali is an ancient Indo-Aryan language, best known as the language of the canonical texts of Theravada Buddhism. It has played a crucial role in preserving and transmitting Buddhist teachings.

The term “pantheist” refers to a person who adheres to pantheism, a religious or philosophical doctrine in which God is identified with the universe or seen as present in all things.

Parinirvana is a Buddhist concept that refers to the ultimate state of nirvana attained by the Buddha at his death, marking the end of his cycle of rebirths.

The peripteral plan is a Greek architectural style characterized by a temple surrounded by a single row of columns on all sides. This type of plan is typical of Doric, Ionic, and Corinthian temples.

A peristyle court is a typical architectural space from antiquity, characterized by an open courtyard surrounded by columns.

Petroglyphs are images carved into rocks or cave walls, created by ancient civilizations to depict scenes of daily life, religious symbols, or significant events.

Pietra Dura is an artistic technique that involves inlaying semi-precious stones into marble to create intricate decorative patterns. Used since the Renaissance, it is particularly famous in India for its applications in monuments like the Taj Mahal.