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Patra-kalpa is so called because it is made of leaves and creepers. Chitra-kalpa is made of flowers, leaves, paintings, all precious stones and other decorations. The Ratna-kalpa is made of flowers and jewels. And the Miśra-kalpa is made of leaves, jewels and the mixture of all others. These four kinds are specially made for the images of Gods and Kings only (1).