# shikhara

> in North Indian temple architecture, the superstructure, tower, or spire above the sanctuary and also above the pillared mandapas (porches or halls); it is the most dominant and characteristic feature of the Hindu temple in the north

**Wikidata**: [Q569867](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q569867)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shikhara)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/shikhara


## References

1. Library of Congress Authorities
2. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
3. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File