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) v5.c33.s13.5

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| Plate no. | Figure | Description |
| CLIII | Second type | Vidyādhara, chowry-bearer of the gods and a kind of fairy possessed of magical powers; measured in the nine *tāla*; made of one of the nine materials; furnished with two arms, two eyes, the *karaṇḍa* crown, demon shape, dark-red and yellow complexion, hands kept touching the knees, and raised towards the gateway, plough-shaped legs turned backwards, the right leg being in the *svastika* pose and the left bent (alternately), one hand holding up chowries and the other kept touching the ground; carved in a sitting posture and figured on arches, palaces and storeyed buildings. |
| | | *Not illustrated* |
| | First type | Yaksha, attendant to the gods, Jain deities, bearer of chowries, measured in the nine *tāla*; made of one of the nine materials; furnished with two arms, two eyes, the *karaṇḍa* crown, legs clad in clothes, demon shape, bright-blue and yellow complexion, plough-shaped legs turned towards the back, the right leg being in the *svastika* pose and the left bent, hands kept touching the knees and raised towards the gateway, one hand holding up chowries and the other kept touching the ground; carved on arches thrones, palaces and storeyed buildings. |
| | Third type | Rākshasa, evil spirit of an offensive disposition, carved with characteristic features, measure, materials, look, etc. |
| | Fourth type | Nigraha, supernatural being of a benevolent disposition, carved with characteristic features, measure, materials, look, etc. |
| | Fifth type | Gandharva, celestial choir and musician, carved with suitable measure and materials; furnished with red complexion, two arms, two eyes, demon shape, singing or dancing pose, holding a lute and other musical instruments, and decorated with various ornaments. |