Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c48.16

c48.16

*Gable*, gable-end, triangular portion of roof *Gallery*, passage common to rooms in an upper story. *Galli*, small street or lane *Gambhara*, (Jain) sanctuary cell *Gana*, child figures in ornament, urchins *Gandharvas*, celestial musicians of Indra *Garasrnukha*, same as *kirtimukha*, a grotesque mask used in ornamentation. *Garaspatli*, a particular string-course or moulding in the basement of temples decorated with the *garasmukha* *Garbha-griha*, adytum, shrine, the most sacred part of a temple *Garbha-mudra*, carved lotus on the topmost course of corbels of the *rakha* (curvilinear portion). *Gargoyle*, projecting water-spout in Gothic architecture *Garth*, small garden within cloisters *Garuda*, *vahana* or vehicle (riding bird) of Vishnu *Govaksha*, small ornamental niches on lowest turrets *Gajaprishthakriti*, shaped like an elephant's back, whale-backed *Gelbat*, carving around a doorway. *Ghadi*, upper part of the *kalasa*, or vase member of the capital *Ghanta*, bell. *Ghat*, platform or steps at edge of water *Ghatapallava*, "vase and foliage" pillar *Girder*, beam for support *Gokhala* (Jain) niche *Gopuram*, monumental gateway *Gothic*, pointed arched style prevalent in Western Europe during the 12th to the 16th centuries *Grille*, grating, latticed screen *Guda mandapa*, closed hall in front of a door, vestibule. *Guldasta*, pinnacle *Gumpha*, monastery.