Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c48.10

c48.10

*Dado*, portion of a pedestal between its base and cornice , also applied to the lower portions of walls. *Dagoba*, stupa, (Sinhalese) *Dais*, raised platform. *Dali*, scroll work. *Daric*, wood, woodwork. *Darwaza*, door. *Decorated*, the second of the three divisions of English Gothic architecture, evolved during the fourteenth century. *Devagosta*, niche. *Devayatana*, house of gods. *Dewl*, *deul*, in Bengal and Orissa generic name for a temple as a whole, but it is also used to signify the sanctuary only, such as the cella and its tower, the *vimana* *Dharmachakra*, Wheel of the Law (Buddhist) *Dharmsala*, hostel, Hindu caravansarai. *Dhvajastambham*, lofty pillar in front of temple *Diaper*, small floral pattern repeated continuously over a wall surface. *Dikpala*, guardian of one of the cardinal points. *Dipdan*, lamp pillar. *Dipmala*, high tower or pillar for festival light *Distyle in antis*, term for a facade having two columns between pilasters or antes *Dola*, swing *Doric* Order, first and simplest order of Grecian architecture *Dormer*, window in a sloping roof *Dormitory*, sleeping room with several beds or cubicles *Dry masonry*, stones laid without mortar or any adhesive. *Durbar*, Indian court or levee *Dvarpala*, doorkeeper *Dwarf pillars*, *anghri*