varaṇḍa

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  4. Components (hierarchy name)
  5. components (objects parts)
  6. [components by specific context]
  7. architectural elements
  8. [structural elements and components for structural elements]
  9. structural elements
  10. enclosing structural elements
  11. [walls and wall components]
  12. wall components
  13. [wall components by location or context]
  14. parapets (wall components)
  15. varaṇḍa
Scope note
In Indian architecture, a moulded parapet; elevational set of mouldings separating jaṅghā from śikhara; baraṇḍa (Oriyā); elevational member separating wall frieze from the superstructure.
varaṇḍa
Accepted term: 10-Feb-2025