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3-4. For the purpose of making offerings to the elements (lit demons, *Bhūta*), the small altars (*pīṭha*, lit. seat, pedestal, temples) should be constructed around the innermost side of the circular walls, towards the eight quarters, namely, the east, etc., of the innermost court.