vimana

English

Vimana of the Airavatesvara Temple, Darasuram

Etymology

Borrowed from Sanskrit विमान (vimāna).

Noun

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.

Anagrams

• Navami