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Various forms of the arch are described in this chapter. It may be triangular, circular, crescent-shaped, bow-shaped, or of any other suitable form. Other features and the rules for their construction are fully described. With regard to the ornamentation, arches are divided into four types : *patra-toraṇa* (foliated arch), *pushpa-toraṇa* (floral arch), *ratna-toraṇa* (jewelled arch) and *chitra-toraṇa* (ornamental arch). Arches are also stated to be supported by leographs which are placed on both sides of the pillars.