sikhara
[ shik-er-uh, shik-ruh ]
noun(in Indian architecture)
a convexly tapering tower, capped by an amalaka.
Origin of sikhara
1From the Sanskrit word śikhara
- Also sikra.
Words Nearby sikhara
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