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.c35.552.1

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The drawing itself: Pillars on the sides, an ornate swing/dola suspended by chains. Wait, look at the chains and the finial/base: In the provided image, the chains are hanging downwards from a frame at the top? No, wait! Look at the chains: they have beads/ornaments on them. Look at the structure at the bottom of the image: there is an architectural base with arches/egg-and-dart moulding. Wait, look at the pillars: the base is at the bottom, or is it at the top? Actually, the drawing is right side up! Wait, look at the text: "(ONIMS) VTOa" "K. S. Siddalinga Swamy" is upside down! Why is the text upside down relative to the drawing? Wait, look at the drawing carefully: Is the drawing upside down, or is the text upside down? Look at the object: At the top of the image: two small horizontal supports, a rectangular canopy/top frame with carvings, and chains hanging DOWN. At the bottom of the image: a bolster/cushion/seat with a lotus/finial in the middle? No, the seat of the swing is at the bottom! The base of the pavilion/platform is at the very bottom with decorative frieze (lotus petals / beads). Wait, look at the text: `DOLA` is upside down! `(SWING)` is upside down! Wait, why would DOLA (SWING) be placed at the top upside down? Ah! Often plates in Indian books are printed landscape or upside down, or it's a page rotated 180 degrees. Wait, look at the image: If you rotate 180 degrees: The text "DOLA (SWING)" is at the bottom! "K. S.