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19-24. Optionally, the dwelling houses should be constructed in the four quarters in proportion to the width; thereat from end to end between any two of the three main edifices the corridor (*antarāla*) should be made; the staircases should be made at the side all around; and the door should be fittingly opened; (of these three edifices) the central one should be five-storeyed, and one four-storeyed and one two-storeyed (at its two-sides); the five storeyed one should be built as before: this is called the *Mūrti-kānta*.