or the pyramid-shaped roof-towers of south India] temple architecture, see Vimanam A vim?na (Sanskrit: ?????) is a mythical flying machine, described in the Sanskrit epics. Etymology and usage Sanskrit vi-m?na literally means "measuring out, traversing" or "having been measured out". It can refer to (ref Monier-Williams Monier-Williams, Sanskrit-English Dictionary, version 0.1a_12): The palace of an emperor or supreme monarch (especially one with seven stories) The adytum of a Rama temple, or of any other temple A temple or shrine of a particular form, see Vimanam From that, R?vana's flying palace Pushpaka in the Ram?yana. From that, a chariot of the gods, any mythical self-moving aerial car (sometimes serving as a seat or throne, sometimes self-moving and carrying its occupant through the air; other descriptions make the Vimana more like a house or palace, and one kind is said to be seven stories high. From that, any chariot or vehicle (especially a bier) In medicine, t

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