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• PILLAR — (Heb. עַמּוּד; from the root ʿmd, to stand ), a column that stands perpendicular to the ground and generally serves to support the beams of a roof. In this article no distinction will be made between pillar, column, and post. The pillar is used… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• pillar — pillar, column, pilaster denote a structure that rises high from a base or foundation, is slender in comparison with its width, and usually has a monolithic and decorative appearance. Pillar is the general term and applies to any such structure… …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

• Monolithic column — For other uses, see Monolithic HPLC column. Pompey s Pillar, a Roman monolithic column in Alexandria, Egypt A monolithic column is a column of which the shaft is made from one single piece of stone instead of different sections. They are… …   Wikipedia

• obelisk — obeliscal, adj. obeliskoid, adj. /ob euh lisk/, n. 1. a tapering, four sided shaft of stone, usually monolithic and having a pyramidal apex. 2. something resembling such a shaft. 3. an obelus. 4. Print. dagger (def. 2). [1540 50; < L obeliscus …   Universalium

• Chitradurga Fort — Part of Chitradurga Karnataka, India …   Wikipedia

• Vidisha — ▪ India also spelled  Vidisa   city, west central Madhya Pradesh state, central India. It lies just east of the Betwa River, about 20 miles (32 km) northeast of Bhopal. Formerly called Bhilsa (or Bhelsa), Vidisha is of great antiquity, being… …   Universalium

• obelisk — noun Etymology: Middle French obelisque, from Latin obeliscus, from Greek obeliskos, from diminutive of obelos Date: 1569 1. an upright 4 sided usually monolithic pillar that gradually tapers as it rises and terminates in a pyramid 2. a. obelus b …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• Jagannath Temple (Puri) — The Jagannath Temple in Puri is a famous Hindu temple dedicated to Jagannath (Krishna) and located in the coastal town of Puri in the state of Orissa, India. The name Jagannath (Lord of the Universe) is a combination of the Sanskrit words Jagat… …   Wikipedia

• Obelisks —    Monolithic stone erection, ranging in height from 1 meter (3 feet) to 255 meters (836 feet). Their shape is usually a four sided pillar with a pyramidal top. They are often inscribed with the reason for the creation of the Obelisk. It may be… …   The writer's dictionary of science fiction, fantasy, horror and mythology

• Vishwakarmas — Vishwabrahmin(विश्वब्राह्मण) also known as Vishwakarmas are a community or caste of artisans in India, who are the followers of Lord Vishwakarma. They are found all over India. They comprise blacksmith, carpenter, metalcraftsmanstone carver,… …   Wikipedia

• Mauryan art — The Great Stupa at Sanchi Mauryan art encompasses the arts produced during the period of the Mauryan Empire (4th to 2nd century BCE), which was the first empire to rule over most of the Indian subcontinent. It represented an important transition… …   Wikipedia