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32-38. The *Kamalāṅga* is described here: there should be twenty-four divisions on its height and it should resemble the shape of the *Śrīkānta*; it should have windows all over but it should be without any side-tower; it should be furnished with various platforms (*vedikā*) and be decorated with various pillars; at its four quarters, doors should be constructed with mixed (various) materials; the wall (*kudya*) should be erected from the base, and above that should be furnished the pillar; it should be decorated with all ornaments; (thus) is described the *Kamalāṅga* (type of three-storeyed buildings).