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) v4.c29.s5.10
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) v4.c29.s5.10
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Columns are divided into five orders in regard to general shapes and are called *Brahmakānta*, *Vishṇukānta*, *Rudrakānta*, *Śivakānta*, and *Skandakānta*. With respect to dimensions and ornaments columns are classified under *Chitrakarṇa*, *Padmakānta*, *Chitraskambha*, *Pālikā-stambha*, and *Kumbha-stambha*.