Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Components (hierarchy name)
4. components (objects parts)
5. [components by specific context]
6. architectural elements
7. [structural elements and components for structural elements]
8. structural elements
9. [supporting and resisting elements]
10. [columns and column components]
11. columns (architectural elements)
12. [columns by form or style]

Narrower term/s

• Nandi-stambha
• vardhamāna
• rucaka
• bhadraka
• lāṅgula
• pāda[+]
  • bhūtapāda
  • ajapāda
  • siṁhapāda
  • padmapāda
  • Nāgapāda
  • Viṣṇukānta
  • Mēṣapāda
  • Rudrakānta
  • Īśakānta
  • indrakānta
  • citrakhaṇḍa
  • Brahmakānta
  • vyālapāda

Anotations

Scope note:

In Indian architecture, pillars or columns, usually monumental, which in the context of Hindu mythology are believed to be a cosmic column that functions as a bond, joining heaven and earth. Types: Rucaka, Bhadraka, Vardhamāna, Brahmakānta, Viṣṇukānta, Īśakānta/Rudrakānta, Indrakānta, etc.