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.c40.s16.10
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) v6.c40.s16.10
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*Mālā*—a garland or necklace hanging down from both shoulders. *Vana-mālā*—a garland of wild flowers. *Nakshatra-mālā*¹—a necklace of 27 pearls. *Dāman*—a garland or string worn round the shoulders. .Stana-sūtra / Suvarṇa-sūtra—a cord or chain worn round the breasts. *Pura-sūtra*—a cord or chain worn round the chest. *Udara-bandha*—a girdle worn round the waist. *Kaṭi-sūtra*—a cord or chain round the loins. *Mekhalā*—a girdle, a belt. *Suvarṇa-kañchuka*—a golden cuirass (or bodice). *Nūpura*—an anklet. *Valaya*—a bracelet. *Pāda-jāla-bhūshaṇa*—a net-like ornament worn on the feet.²