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The primary measurement (ādi-māna) is but the comparative measurement and is divided into the following nine kinds: The height of an image is determined by comparing it with (i) the breadth (tāra) of the main temple (harmya), (ii) the height of the sanctuary or central hall (garbha-gṛiha), (iii) the length of the door (dvāra-māna), (iv) the measurement of the basement (adhishṭhāna), (v) cubit, (vi) tāla (a span), (vii) aṅgula (finger's breadth), (viii) the height of the worshipper, and (ix) the height of the riding animal (vāhana) of the principal idol: