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.s5.41

v4.c29.s5.41

The primary object of the next chapter (XLIX) is to describe really the crowns of gods, goddesses, kings and queens of various orders. The ceremonies in connection with the coronation of kings are incidentally described. The chapter is, however, named ‘Coronation’ instead of ‘Crowns.’ The crowns are divided into twelve types, namely, *jaṭā*, *mauli*, *kirīṭa*, *karaṇḍa*, *śirastraka*, *kuṇdala* (*kuntala*), *keśabandha*, *dhammilla*, *alaka*, *chūḍā*, *mukuṭa*, and *paṭṭa*. The design, dimensions, ornaments, number of jewels set in every one of these crowns, as also other architectural details and the names of users and the occasion of the use are elaborately described. The height of the crowns varies in accordance with the importance of the divine or royal bearers.