Where does “shikhara” come from?
shikhara (English) comes from Sanskrit शिखर — peak, top, summit.
shikhara (English): A spire or pyramid-shaped tower forming part of a Hindu temple
Definitions
- A spire or pyramid-shaped tower forming part of a Hindu temple
Ancestry of “shikhara”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanskrit | शिखर | peak, top, summit |