Toran
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Toran is a noun meaning (architecture) A gateway consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels, often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture, and serving as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.
Meaning
(architecture) A gateway consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels, often minutely carved with symbolic sculpture, and serving as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.
Word Forms
- torans
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include torii, vedika, portal, antetemple, liwan, pishtaq.
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