Common Nouns Lexicon

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.

Pilasters are architectural elements shaped like flat columns integrated into a wall, often used for decorative or structural purposes in classical buildings.

Pradakshinapatha refers to the circumambulatory path around Hindu shrines, an essential element in religious practice and temple architecture.

Prakrit refers to a group of ancient Indo-Aryan vernacular languages spoken across ancient India, widely used in Jain, Buddhist, and popular literature.

Prangs are iconic towers in Khmer and Thai temple architecture, often richly decorated and symbolizing Mount Meru.

A Princely State in India refers to a territory governed by a local ruler under the suzerainty of the British Crown, while maintaining some degree of internal autonomy.