vimana

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Vimana of the Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Sanskrit विमान (vimāna).

Noun[edit]

vimana (plural vimanas)

  1. (mythology) A mythological flying palace or chariot described in Hindu texts and Sanskrit epics.
  2. (architecture) The tower above the garbhagriha in a Hindu temple.

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