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An architectural feature of stupas was a balcony-like structure that represented the abode of the gods. Identify: |
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The stupa (a Sanskrit word meaning a heap) originated as a simple semi-circular mound of earth, later called anda. Gradually, it evolved into a more complex structure, balancing round and square shapes. Above the anda was the harmika, a balcony- like structure that represented the abode of the gods. |
