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.c41.s16.t2.25

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The sculptures in connexion with the temples and caves comprise the images of both gods and goddesses, kings and queens, men and women, and animals. The actual iconographic proportions in *Tāla* or any other system are not available. But Dr. Majumdar declares that ‘the features, at least of the upper part of the body, are well proportioned and the expression of face is pleasing.’ But he comments that, ‘like the Indian art, the images of gods in later periods became more and more deformed, till they assumed sometimes a monstrous appearance.’ The figures of *dvārapālas* (doorkeepers) in temples are cited as examples.² Some of the human figures, comprising praying ones, mounted on elephants, lions, *apsaras* (nymphs), demons, etc., as also of musicians, are stated to be ‘really charming.’ The bas-reliefs on pedestals are stated to be so good as to be compared with those of Java.²