pañcāyatanas

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Scope note
Refers to Hindu temple building complexes comprised of one main temple surrounded by four subsidiary shrines, the term meaning "five-shrined." five-shrined; five-fold; five shrines in quincunx formation; shrine complex with four sub-shrines at the four corners
pañcāyatanas
Accepted term: 13-Jan-2025