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) v6.c37.43

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It should be noted that, owing to the extraordinary situation of the plot, which is, however, not always available in towns, the slope, the air-passage and wind direction, and the sun’s course could be utilized exactly in the way demanded in the texts. This has further enabled the distribution of the rooms, blocks, courtyards, and gardens in accordance with the directions of the *Mānasāra* and other authorities. *These are really the matters of importance.* Once these facilities are available, it becomes easy to exercise one’s free choice regarding the types of pillars, openings, screen-works, railings for verandahs and balconies, balustrades for staircases, and parapets for the roofs, all of which in the case of the Svastika Mansion bear, however, the hall-mark of ancient architecture with pleasing effect. The very few ornaments, which can be selected from anywhere, represent the simple patterns of ancient texts and are mostly in lines. They satisfy the aesthetic requirements and fulfil the tendency of modern times.