We know the parts above the pillar in a temple structure are Uttara, Vājana, Valabhi and Kapota. The combination of the above parts is called as Prastara varga. The Valabhi is an important component in the above where Bhūtamālā, haṃsamālā or siṃhamālā is usually projected. The synonym of this element is explained in Mānasāra….
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The compound like structure around the temple complex is termed as “Mālikā” in the scriptures. While defining the term Mālikā, Kāmikāgama gives the following explanation. शालायामपि शालाङ्गा निष्क्रान्ताननशोभिता। सा शाला मालिका ज्ञेया शास्त्रेस्मिन् कामिकाह्वये।। Part of a śālā with beautifully projected front portion is termed as “Mālikā” in this scripture with…
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Present Name of the temple : Kauśikīśvara, Co(To)kkīśvara Name in inscription : Teṙkkirunda Nakkar Location of the temple : Centre of the city, South west corner of Kāmākṣi Amman temple, Kāñcīpuram Period of the temple : The Parakesari inscription in the temple was assigned to Uttama Coḹa by the early scholars and the temple assigned…
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