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.t2.3
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.c41.s16.t2.3
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The superstructure of the main temple, wherein is installed a beautiful image of Umā, ‘ consists of a small member of ogival-shape, superimposed upon a bigger one of the same shape. Each of these stands upon two pilasters, between which, at the bottom, is a human figure decorated with a *mukuṭa* (crown) and with hands joined near the breast.’ ‘ The roof consists of four stages. The interior of the roof is a pyramidal vault, ending in a long chimney to which are attached, at the height of the third stage of the roof, two cross-pipes which extend over the entire summit of the building. The vestibule is a copy of the main building in all its essential features.'¹