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Manasara Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Manasara-Shilpashastra; III. Manasara on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Manasara: Translation; V. Architecture of Manasara: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v1.c6.s24.147

Mānasāra Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Mānasāra-Śilpaśāstra; III. Mānasāra on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Mānasāra: Translation; V. Architecture of Mānasāra: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v1.c6.s24.147

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Ornaments are here divided broadly into four classes, namely, Patra-kalpa, Chitra-kalpa, Ratna-kalpa and Miśrita or Miśra-kalpa (3-4). All these are suited to the deities. The emperor or Chakravartin can put on all these except the Patra-kalpa. The kings called Adhirāja and Narenda can wear both Ratna-kalpa and Miśrita. The Miśra-kalpa is prescribed for all other kings