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) v2.c14.s31.3
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) v2.c14.s31.3
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The measurement and various parts of the two kinds of couches are described separately. The width of the *bāla-paryanka* may vary from 11 to 25 *aṅgulas*, the increment being by 2 *aṅgulas*. This makes eight varieties. The *paryaṅka* proper admits of nine varieties, as they may be from 21 to 37 *aṅgulas* in width with increments of 2 *aṅgulas*.