phamsana
Indian architecture
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In North Indian temple architecture, the phamsana refers to a rectilinear style of shikhara, which is the tower or spire above the sanctuary. This type of shikhara is typically capped by a bell-shaped member called a ghanta. Unlike the curvilinear latina style, the phamsana is generally lower in height and composed of horizontal slabs. While latina and its variations are usually found above the sanctuary, phamsana style shikharas are more commonly seen atop the mandapas, or halls, of the temple.123
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