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Glossaries
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| cosmic | The term "cosmic" refers to anything related to the universe, celestial bodies, and the forces governing the cosmos. "Cosmic" is an adjective used to describe things associated with the universe and the fundamental forces that shape it. In ancient cultures, the cosmic concept often includes ideas of natural cycles, celestial bodies, and the interaction between celestial and earthly forces. In sacred architecture, a "cosmic" layout aims to reflect nature’s cycles, such as the movement of the sun, moon, and stars, in the design of structures. The term is also linked to philosophical and spiritual concepts that explore humanity’s place in the universe. |
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- Kathmandu • Pashupatinath - Religious funerary site
- Hinduism: Origins, Core Principles and Cultural Influence
- Amarapura • Myanmar: Bagaya Wooden Monastery - Teak Wonder
- Inle Lake • Floating gardens - Aquatic Harmony and Ancestral Craft
- Angkor • South Gate of Angkor Thom - Historical Gateway to the Khmer Era
- Wat Phou • Wat Phou temple - Mirror of Khmer Power and Faith
- Angkor Wat, masterpiece of Khmer architecture • Cambodia
- Luxor • The Majestic Temple of Amun, Egypt
- Luxor • Valley of the Kings: Treasures of the Pharaohs
- Luxor • Wonders of the Karnak Temple
- Kolkata • Colonial Heritage and Legacy of the Raj
- Kom Ombo • Temple and Crocodile Museum in Egypt
- Guwahati • Maa Kamakhya Temple: Sacred Site of Assam
- Badami, former capital of the Chalukyas, Karnataka • India
- Elephanta • Rock-Cut Sanctuary in the Bay of Mumbai
- Yogyakarta • Java, Batik - Ancestral Art Living Culture
- Ellora • Cave 16, Kailasa temple - Monolithic Masterpiece of Devotion
- Badami • Karnataka: Cave No.3 - Chalukya Masterpiece
- Badami • Karnataka: Cave No.1 - Witness to the Chalukya Heritage
- Mingun • Mingun Bell - Monumental Buddhist bell