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Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c48.22

Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c48.22

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c48.22

*Jaga mohan*, audience hall or ante-room, compartment of an Orissan temple fronting the sanctuary *Jagati*, railed parapet *Jakanacharya*, mythical architect or builder of temples in Southern India *Jali*, literally "net," any lattice or perforated pattern Jamb, sides of the openings of doors and windows *Jangha*, applies to the broad band of sculpture towards the middle of the temple wall (exterior); sometimes called *panchakama* *Jatakas*, stories of the Buddha's former births. *Jaya Stambha*, Tower of Victory *Jhappa-sinha*, rampant lion motif. *Jina*, *Jaina*, Tirthankara, or religious reformer of the Jains