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Torana (Kannada: ತೋರಣ), also known as Bandanwal, refer to a decorative door hanging in Hinduism, usually decorated with marigolds and mango leaves, or a string that is tied on the door with the flower on it as a part of traditional Hindu culture on the occasion of festivals and weddings. A toran may feature colours such as green, yellow and red. They can be made of fabrics or metals which are usually made to resemble mango leaves. Peepal tree leaves are also used to make torans at some places in India. They also have other decorative features depending on the region.

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  • Toran es el nombre en el hinduismo (Sanskrit. Torana, de Tor, pasar) de una puerta de enlace u honorífica de la arquitectura budista. Su forma típica es una proyección de un travesaño descansando sobre dos soportes verticales o postes. Está hecho de madera o piedra, y la adhesión a la pieza es generalmente de tres barras colocadas una en la parte superior de la otra, ambas de travesaño y los postes son generalmente esculpidos. (es)
  • Torana (Kannada: ತೋರಣ), also known as Bandanwal, refer to a decorative door hanging in Hinduism, usually decorated with marigolds and mango leaves, or a string that is tied on the door with the flower on it as a part of traditional Hindu culture on the occasion of festivals and weddings. A toran may feature colours such as green, yellow and red. They can be made of fabrics or metals which are usually made to resemble mango leaves. Peepal tree leaves are also used to make torans at some places in India. They also have other decorative features depending on the region. (en)
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  • Toran es el nombre en el hinduismo (Sanskrit. Torana, de Tor, pasar) de una puerta de enlace u honorífica de la arquitectura budista. Su forma típica es una proyección de un travesaño descansando sobre dos soportes verticales o postes. Está hecho de madera o piedra, y la adhesión a la pieza es generalmente de tres barras colocadas una en la parte superior de la otra, ambas de travesaño y los postes son generalmente esculpidos. Toran también puede referirse a una puerta que cuelga de forma decorativa, por lo general decorado con margaritas y mango, hojas, o una cadena que está vinculada a la puerta con la flor en ella como parte de la cultura tradicional hindú, con motivo de Pooja. Un toran puede presentar colores como el verde, amarillo y rojo. También tienen animales y otras características. (es)
  • Torana (Kannada: ತೋರಣ), also known as Bandanwal, refer to a decorative door hanging in Hinduism, usually decorated with marigolds and mango leaves, or a string that is tied on the door with the flower on it as a part of traditional Hindu culture on the occasion of festivals and weddings. A toran may feature colours such as green, yellow and red. They can be made of fabrics or metals which are usually made to resemble mango leaves. Peepal tree leaves are 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 Puranas (Hindu mythological work). Torans are used to decorate the main entrance of the home. The main idea behind decorating the homes is to please and attract the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi. These torans are the first thing that welcomes guests. (en)
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