Common Nouns Lexicon

A gurdwara is a Sikh place of worship where devotees gather to pray and sing hymns from the Guru Granth Sahib, the holy scripture of Sikhism.

Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca that every Muslim must undertake at least once in their lifetime, if physically and financially able.

The harmikā–chattrā refers to the architectural ensemble located at the top of a Buddhist stupa, consisting of a square pavilion surmounted by a vertical spire made of superimposed discs. This element plays a symbolic, ritual, and visual role in Buddhist religious architecture.

Havelis are traditional Indian mansions, particularly found in Rajasthan and Gujarat, renowned for their rich architecture and elaborate decorations.

Hieratic script is a simplified form of Egyptian hieroglyphs used for administrative and religious writings on papyrus.

Hieroglyphs are a writing system used by the ancient Egyptians, composed of pictographic symbols

The Hijri calendar is the Islamic lunar calendar, starting from the Prophet Muhammad’s migration from Mecca to Medina, known as the Hijra.

Hinayana is an early branch of Buddhism, often referred to as the "Lesser Vehicle," which focuses on individual liberation and monastic practice.

Hinduism is one of the oldest and most practiced religions in the world, primarily in India and Nepal, characterized by a diversity of beliefs, practices, and sacred texts.

The hti is a parasol-shaped structure adorning the top of stupas and pagodas in Southeast Asia, symbolizing spiritual ascension and divine protection.