倒塔窟【英】

inverted pagoda grottoes

定义

中心塔柱窟之异形形式。又称须弥山形中心柱窟。石窟平面为方形，中心柱下部为方坛，中心柱上部呈倒塔形直通窟顶，塔刹四龙环绕，以象征为须弥山，窟顶前部为人字披，后部为平棋。

They are uniquely shaped central stupa grottoes, also called central stupa grottoes with the shape of Mount Sumeru. Constructed in a square plane, the lower part of the central pillar in such a grotto is a quadrate altar, and its upper part is an inverted pagoda reaching the roof. The Tasha (pagoda) is structured with four Loongs twisting around, symbolizing Mount Sumeru. The front part of the grotto has a gable ceiling while the back part of the roof is in the shape of a flat chessboard.