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.c37.49

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These devices, it may be hoped, will serve the *real purpose of the ancient architecture*, namely, utility, stability, and beauty. These qualities have been preserved, also, in matters of modern fittings which are necessary to make the modern houses more comfortable. The United Provinces Electric Supply Company have made the electric installation with rubber-covered Indian cable (which is stated to have been manufactured specially to suit the tropical climate) resting on teakwood batten. Mr. C. G. L. Gamlen, the then Resident Engineer of the United Provinces Electric Supply Company, himself designed the artistic layout of the cables, and personally supervised the construction in order to make a demonstration. He holds the view that the installation should be lasting. With the same purpose of providing durability the G.E.C. fans have been used. Similarly, water pipes have been laid and rotary pumps fixed, although a well has been dug to the east of the lawn in accordance with the direction of the texts, with the remarkable result of a good supply of sweet water which is not available in the same quantity from wells of the neighbouring premises.