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6-8. The width at the bottom of the ornamental (*kalpa*) tree is said to be six, seven, or eight *aṅgulas*, the measurement being taken in the finger of the deity or the king (for whose throne it is made); (than at the bottom) the width at the top of the tree should one or a half an *aṅgula* less.