Common Nouns Lexicon

Syncretism is the blending of different beliefs, practices, or schools of thought, often aiming to create a new, harmonious tradition.

A Takht is a seat of spiritual and religious authority in Sikhism. There are five Takhts, each holding a special historical and religious significance for Sikhs.

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.