Indian Architecture (Buddhist and Hindu Periods) c48.38

c48.38

*Raha paga*, central projection or pilaster *Rakshasas*, earth spirits *Ramayana*, Sanskrit epic poem of great antiquity Rampart, broad-topped defensive mound or structure Random rubble, masonry formed of stones of irregular size and shape *Ranga mandapa*, painted hall or theatre *Ratha*, lit a car, car used in the temple ceremonies of southern India, also applied incorrectly to the monolithic shrines of the Seven Pagodas, Mamallapuram Refectory, dining hall in a monastery or college *Rekha*, curvilinear portion of a spire or *sikhara* *Rekha deul*, a towered sanctuary (Orissan) Reliquary, receptacle for relics Renaissance, revival of art and letters in Europe under the influence of classical models in 14th and 16th centuries Rib, projecting band on a ceiling or vault Ridge, highest point of a roof, running from end to end Rococo, style with debased Renaissance features Roll moulding, also called scroll moulding from its resemblance to a scroll of paper Rood-loft, raised gallery in front of the chancel of a church or cathedral Rood-screen, framing separating the chancel from the rest of the building Rosette, rose-shaped ornament Rose window or wheel window, circular window with millions converging like the spokes of a wheel Rotunda, building of circular ground plan, circular hall or room *Rudra Kanda*, sixteen-sided pillar Runnel, small hollow Rustication, method of forming stonework with recessed joints