The Hindu Temple v1.c9.s2.t3.9
The Hindu Temple v1.c9.s2.t3.9
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The close connection of type II[B] with IA.2 has been shown already. The curvilinear form of this type II[B] however is not in any way derived from the pyramidal shape.⁷⁰ It presupposes a curvilinear prototype, the Tabernacle of leaves, bamboo or branches. The Bhūmis—indicated at the corners along the edge of the Śikhara—do not belong to the Tabernacle prototype.