Shikhara
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Shikhara, a Sanskrit word translating literally to "mountain peak", refers to the rising tower in the Hindu temple architecture of North India, and also often used in Jain temples. A shikhara over the
Latina in Khajuraho
The Mahabodhi Temple in 150–200 CE. Recent images of the plaque
The Mahabodhi Temple: a stepped pyramid with stupa finial on top.
Homogeneous Shikhara (but with rathas) of the Lingaraja Temple in Bhubaneswar
Stupa
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In Buddhism, a stupa is a domed hemispherical structure containing several types of sacred relics, including images, statues, metals, and śarīra—the remains of Buddhist monks or nuns. It is used as a
Shikhara
…gopuram, which are often taller and more prominent features in large temples. It is argued that stylistic aspects seen on Buddhist architecture like the stupa may have been influenced by the shikhara, a stylistic element which in some regions evolved to the pagoda. Shikhara can be classified into three main…
The Great Stupa of Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh, India
The White Stupa of Samye Monastery, Lhoka, Tibet
Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar
Ruwanweliseya, Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka