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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.c30.s1.1093

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.c30.s1.1093

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v4.c30.s1.1093

20-26. It (the projection) is stated in proportionate measure (also) : it (the height of the pedestal) should be divided into seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen, or fifteen (equal parts) in particular ; of these parts one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, or eight parts are stated, as before, to be the projection (of the pedestal); but whichever (gives) beautiful proportion (should be selected).