Mediaeval Temples of the Dakhan c14.14

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c14.14

MAHĀDEVA.—A favourite epithet of Śiva as the “Great God.” MAHĀKĀLĪ.—Durgā in her terrible form. MAHĀSAMANTA.—A tributary prince or governor. MAHISHĀSURA-MARDANĪ.—Durgā, who killed the demon Maheśa. MAKARA.—A conventionalised beast used in decorative detail. For a description of it see page 12. MAṆḌAPA.—The large hall of a temple. MAṬHA.—A monastery. MIḤRĀB.—The niche in the centre of the back wall of a mosque, towards which worshippers turn when at prayer.

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