Common Nouns Lexicon

The tandava is a mythical Hindu dance associated with the god Shiva, symbolizing the creation, preservation, and destruction of the universe.

The term "tantric" refers to spiritual and ritual practices derived from tantra, an esoteric tradition that emphasizes the union of opposites, personal transformation, and, in some cases, rites involving sacrifices.

Tantrism refers to a diverse group of religious, philosophical, and ritual traditions that emerged in South Asia from the middle of the first millennium CE. Found primarily within Hinduism and Buddhism, they employ practices such as mantras, mandalas, visualisation, initiation rites, and forms of yoga. Tantrism is neither an independent religion nor a single, unified doctrine.

A telamon is an architectural ornament in the form of a male figure used in Greek temples to support structures such as architraves or cornices.

The mountain temple is an iconic architectural style of Khmer temples, representing Mount Meru, the mythical center of the universe in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology.

A thangka is a Tibetan Buddhist painting on fabric, primarily used for meditation and ritual purposes.

Theravada is a branch of Buddhism, often called the "Doctrine of the Elders," focusing on monastic practice and individual liberation.

A thikana was an aristocratic estate or local chiefship, especially in historical Rajasthan. Usually governed by a thakur, rao or another noble chief, it functioned as a territorial unit subordinate to a larger princely state.

A tikijhya is a traditional window found in Newar architecture in Nepal’s Kathmandu Valley. It consists of a finely carved wooden lattice that allows light and air to enter while protecting the privacy of the interior.

A Tirthankara is a spiritual guide in Jainism, revered for attaining enlightenment and showing the path to liberation from the cycle of rebirth.