[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [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)](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927) › v5.c33.s17.2 # 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.s17.2 Mānasāra Series (I. A Dictionary of Hindu Architecture; II. Indian Architecture according to Mānasāra-Śilpaśāstra; III. Mānasāra on Architecture and Sculpture: Sanskrit Text; IV. Architecture of Mānasāra: Translation; V. Architecture of Mānasāra: Illustrations; VI. Hindu Architecture in India and Abroad; VII. An Encyclopaedia of Hindu Architecture) v5.c33.s17.2 - **Language:** English ### [v5.c33.s17.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927.v5.c33.s17.2) | Plate no. | Figure | Description | | CLVI | First type | Large ten \*tāla\*, in which measures of one hundred and fifty-four parts (limbs) of the body is given. It is used in measuring superhuman deities, including Buddha, Jina, etc | | | Second type | Nine \*tāla\*, used in measuring goddesses, sages, demons, etc. | | | Third type | Eight \*tāla\*, used in measuring sages, devotees ordinary human beings, etc | | | Fourth type | Seven \*tāla\*, used in measuring sages, demigods, females, etc. | | | Fifth type | Six \*tāla\*, used in measuring the tiger, etc. | - [Previous: v5.c33.s16.7](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927.v5.c33.s16.7) - [Next: v5.c33.s17.3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927.v5.c33.s17.3) - [Up: v5.c33.s17](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927.v5.c33.s17) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927.v5.c33.s17.2](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.acharya-1927.v5.c33.s17.2) · Pramāṇa