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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.s7.17

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.s7.17

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In keeping with the requirements of such a house for a family of Brahmanic custom in a village settlement, the accommodation provided was of modest character. There were ‘several side-rooms with a central hall in bungalow pattern (*paksha*, *Kāth. Saṁ.*, XXX, 5; *Taitt. Brā.*, I, 2, 3, 1).’ The *agni-śālā* (lit. hall of fire-altar), probably in the centre, served the purpose of both sacrifice and sitting-room. With it was connected the *havirdhāna* (sacrificial store-room) and *patnī-sadana* (women’s apartments or bedrooms). ‘A covered verandah ran all round the house. Altogether *bṛihach-chhandas* (well proportioned) house was covered by a many-winged roofing.’

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