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.s32.668

v1.c6.s32.668

“ This pillar may, according to the definition of its form, be called Vishṇu-kānta and appears in most of its ornaments, though not in their proportions, to agree with the description given in the Mānasāra of that which he calls Pālikā-stambha (?). He says ‘the height of the collarino should be one diameter of the column; that of the Phalakā (abacus) one, three-quarters, or, two or three diameters, and its projection one-fourth of its height. The height of the Kumbha (pitcher) below the collarino may be half, one and a half, or two diameters and its breadth equal to the upper or lower collarino. The height of the Tāṭikāsya is half or three-quarters of the diameter. Let the lower cyma be equal to its height and let its breadth be one and a quarter diameter. Below that comes the Hārikā of half that height. The height and breadth of the Tāṭikā are equally one diameter. Below that let a Kalaśa (pitcher) be made about two diameters in breadth and let the upper part of it be shaped in the form of a durdhura-flower, and in such a manner as may appear graceful. Below this, about three quarters of the diameters should be decorated with strings of pearls.”