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Paifang
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A paifang, also known as a pailou, is a traditional style of Chinese architecture, often used in arch or gateway structures.
Tangyue Paifang Archway in She County, Anhui consists of seven exquisitely carved paifangs built during Ming and Qing dynasties
Tangyue Paifang Archway in She County, Anhui consists of seven exquisitely carved paifangs built during Ming and Qing dynasties
A decorated paifang in Shanghai
A decorated paifang in Shanghai
Hesheng stone paifang, first built in the Song dynasty, from Yinzhou, Zhejiang. One of the oldest preserved stone paifangs in China.
Hesheng stone paifang, first built in the Song dynasty, from Yinzhou, Zhejiang. One of the oldest preserved stone paifangs in China.
Miaogouhou stone paifang, first built in the Song dynasty, from Yinzhou, Zhejiang. Located close to Hesheng stone paifang, and is also one of the olde
Miaogouhou stone paifang, first built in the Song dynasty, from Yinzhou, Zhejiang. Located close to Hesheng stone paifang, and is also one of the oldest preserved paifangs in China.
Torana (architecture)
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A torana is a free-standing ornamental or arched gateway for ceremonial purposes in Hindu, Buddhist and Jain architecture of the Indian subcontinent. Toranas can also be widely seen in East Asia and p
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…top; the highest rank was a five gate-six post-eleven gable pailou. It has been theorized that the paifang gate architecture was influenced by Buddhist torana temple gates. Paifang have traditional Chinese architectural characteristics such as multi-tiered roofs, various supporting posts, and archway-shapes…
Torana of Sanchi Stupa. The stupa dates to the period of the Mauryan Empire (3rd century BC), but the torana itself dates to the Satavahana period, in
Torana of Sanchi Stupa. The stupa dates to the period of the Mauryan Empire (3rd century BC), but the torana itself dates to the Satavahana period, in the 1st century BCE. The site is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Traditional torana hanging made from mango leaves and palm leaves. They are typically tied over doors, altars at home, during festives and on temples.
Traditional torana hanging made from mango leaves and palm leaves. They are typically tied over doors, altars at home, during festives and on temples.
Hindola Torana. 9th century torana in Madhya Pradesh, India.
Hindola Torana. 9th century torana in Madhya Pradesh, India.
The famous torii at Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan, where the Indian Hindu goddess Saraswati is worshipped as the Buddhist-
The famous torii at Itsukushima Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Japan, where the Indian Hindu goddess Saraswati is worshipped as the Buddhist-Shinto goddess Benzaiten.