The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s3.5

v2.c11.s3.5

The rectilinear niches—with or without their multiform crowning ‘roof’ shapes⁵⁰ are far from being the only symbolical or paradoxical openings on the body of the Prāsāda; while they are ‘‘massive doors’’, the others are ‘‘massive windows’’. These are invariably curvilinear; a circular or nearly circular arch encloses the internal space, a pointed arch outlines the Gavākṣa. The archivolt, the face between these arches, is variously carved.