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Definition of Toran

Toran
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 sculpture, and serves as a monumental approach to a Buddhist temple.

Meaning of Toran from wikipedia

- Look up torana or toran in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Toran may refer to: Torana, a free-standing ornamental or arched gateway in Hindu, Buddhist...
- Lane Toran Caudell (born October 15, 1982) is an American actor and musician. He is known for his voice roles on Disney's Recess and Nickelodeon's Hey...
- Stacey Toran (October 11, 1961 – August 5, 1989) was an American professional football defensive back. He pla**** for the Los Angeles Raiders for five...
- "Arkady" Darell is the 14-year-old daughter of Dr. Toran Darell II, and granddaughter of Bayta and Toran Darell. She has a keen sense of observation and...
- Kirti Toran are two torana (ornamental gateways) located in Vadnagar in Mehsana district, Gujarat, India. Built in the 12th-century, they are examples...
- also used to make torans at some places in India. They also have other decorative features depending on the region. The origin of torans can be traced to...
- Toran-La is the biggest festival of Thakali people of Nepal. It falls on the same day as Holi (Falgun Purnima) and generally lies in the month of March...
- of the Northern Continent, and is composed primarily of the Toran region, with Lake Toran at its centre. Notable locations in this area include Gregminister...
- Najee Toran (born November 15, 1995) is an American football guard who is a free agent. He pla**** college football at UCLA and signed as an undrafted...
- Román Torán Albero (8 October 1931 — 1 October 2005) was a Spanish chess player. He received the FIDE titles of International Master (IM) in 1954 and...