Common Nouns Lexicon

A chhatri is a dome-shaped pavilion typical of Indo-Islamic and Rajput architecture, often used as a decorative or funerary element.

A chorten is a type of Buddhist stupa originating in the Himalayas, primarily found in Tibet, Nepal, and the Himalayan regions of India. These structures symbolize the mind of Buddha and serve as sites for meditation and religious celebration.

Chowkhang generally refers to the main prayer hall within a Buddhist monastery or temple, where monks gather for prayers and rituals.

Christianity is a monotheistic religion founded in the 1st century CE, based on the teachings of Jesus of Nazareth.

The Churning of the Ocean of Milk is a central myth in Hindu mythology, describing the quest of gods and demons to obtain amrita, the elixir of immortality. This story symbolizes the struggle between good and evil and is often depicted in Hindu art and architecture.

A co-cathedral is a church that shares the duties of a cathedral within a diocese.

Corinthian columns are a type of classical column characterized by capitals decorated with acanthus leaves. They are one of the three classical orders of Greek and Roman architecture, alongside Doric and Ionic orders.

The term "cosmic" refers to anything related to the universe, celestial bodies, and the forces governing the cosmos.

The crepidoma is the raised base on which a Greek temple rests, consisting of multiple levels of steps.

The Crusades were a series of military expeditions carried out by European Christians between the 11th and 13th centuries to recapture Jerusalem and other holy sites from Muslims.