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.s24.7

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" In such a (Ābhaṅga) figure the plumb-line or the centre-line, from the crown of the head to a point midway between the heels, passes slightly to the right of the naval. In other words, the upper half of the figure is made to incline slightly towards its right side, without inclining in any way towards either of the attendant deities. The Śaktis or attendant deities are two male and two female Tri-bhaṅgas placed on either side with their heads inclined inwards towards the principal figure. The figures on either side are exactly similar in poise, except that one is a reverse or reflex of the other. This is a necessary condition as otherwise one of the figures would lean away from the central figure, and spoil the balance and harmony of the whole group. "