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.s37.13

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.s37.13

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The following articles, which are reckoned to belong to the ‘external’ ornaments (*bahirbhūshaṇa*), are described in great detail : (1) the *dīpa-daṇḍa* (lamp-post) ; (2) the *vyajana* (fan) ; (3) the *darpaṇa* (mirror) ; (4) the *mañjūshā* (basket, chest, box) ; (5) the *dolā* (swing or palanquin) ; (6) the *tulā* (balance) of kings ; and (7) the *pañjara* (cage), *nīḍa* (nest) for domestic animals and birds.