Common Nouns Lexicon

Digambara is one of the two main branches of Jainism. It is known for its strict asceticism, including the renunciation of all clothing by monks as a sign of total detachment.

In Muslim palaces in India, a diwan refers to an audience hall where the sovereign received dignitaries, guests, and conducted state affair

A dome is an architectural structure shaped like a hemisphere or vault, often used to crown religious, governmental, and civic buildings.

The Doric style is one of the three classical orders of ancient Greek architecture, characterized by sturdy, simple columns without bases and with austere capitals. This style is often associated with solidity and simplicity.

The Dravidian architectural style is a distinctive form of temple architecture originating from southern India, characterized by its monumental pyramidal towers called gopurams.

De aardbeving van 1693 op Sicilië is een van de meest verwoestende aardbevingen in de Europese geschiedenis. Het vernietigde verschillende steden en veroorzaakte duizenden doden, wat leidde tot een grootschalige wederopbouw in een kenmerkende barokstijl.

Enlightenment, in Buddhism, refers to the state of complete understanding and liberation attained by the Buddha. It is the ultimate goal of Buddhist practice, representing spiritual awakening and the end of the cycle of rebirths.

The gaja-simha is a hybrid mythical creature combining an elephant (gaja) and a lion (simha), common in Indian temple art as a symbol of protective and royal power.

The term gana-sangha refers to an ancient form of republican or oligarchic government, in which power was exercised collectively by a council of aristocrats instead of a single ruler.

The garbhagriha is the inner sanctum of a Hindu temple, housing the main image or statue of the deity worshipped.