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Indian Buddhist gateway
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toran
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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Toran \To"ran\, Torana \To"ra*na\, n. [Skr. t[=o]ra[.n]a an arch, a gate.] (Indian Arch.) A gateway, commonly of wood, but sometimes of stone, consisting of two upright pillars carrying one to three transverse lintels. It is often minutely carved with symbolic ...
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Word definitions in Wikipedia
Toran is the name in Hinduism (Sanskrit. torana , from tor , pass) of a sacred or honorific gateway in Buddhist architecture . Its typical form is a projecting cross-piece resting on two uprights or posts. It is made of wood or stone , and the cross-piece ...
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Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (cx architecture English) 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.
Usage examples of toran.
So, too, was it almost forgotten that her son and granddaughter, Toran and Arkady Darrell, had defeated the Second Foundation, leaving the Foundation, the First Foundation, supreme.
The three generations of Darells-Bayta, Toran, and Arkady-had each, at one time or another, been on Trantor.
Ebling Mis, Toran Darell and Bayta Darell were all on Trantor during the period when the Mule was stopped.
He followed, quickly, the Toran forming up on either side now, two walls, and not an unbroken circle.
Marano Toran who could, with honor, offer her aid when entering or leaving her palanquin.