kīrttimukhas

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Scope note
Grotesque animal heads or masks resembling the form of a lion that are used as decorative devices on some temples, common in India and Southeast Asia. They may appear with horns, pearl festoons, or floral garlands erupting from the mouth; grāsamukha; demon head.
kīrttimukhas
Accepted term: 29-Apr-2024