Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c48.30

c48.30

*Nagara*, city or capital (*Sanskrit*). *Nal*, staircase, flight of steps *Nal mandapa*, porch over a staircase *Nandi Mandapa*, portico or pavilion erected over the sacred bull (*nandi*) Naos, sanctuary cell or principal chamber. *Nat-mandir*, dancing hall, usually the middle structure in an Orissan temple. *Navagraha*, nine planets, represented usually on the lintel or architrave of the front door of a temple. *Navaranga*, middle or central hall of temple *Navaratha deul*, a structure showing nine pilasters on its facade. Nave, the central or main compartment of a building Neck-moulding, *padma-bhandam* Niche, recess in wall for the reception of a statue or ornament. Nook-shaft, detached pillar in a recess of a doorway, opening, or pier *Nritya sala*, dancing hall of temple.