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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.s1.340

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.s1.340

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106. In order the wise (architect should fill in) the four sides knowing (i.e., assigning) those two (combined) plots for each of the deities (of the northern side).¹ 107-110. Charakī (demoness) is assigned to (no specified plot but to) the outside of the north-east corner (of the whole plan), (similarly) the rule (i.e., the place of assignment) for Vidārī is the outside of the south-east corner, and Pūtanā should be assigned to the outside of the south-west corner, and similarly Pāpa-rākshasī is placed to the outside of the north-west corner. Thus is described the *Chaṇḍita* plan.