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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) v7.c47.1383

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) v7.c47.1383

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v7.c47.1383

‘ This is the abode of Svayambhu Śiva, and no artificially made (dwelling) ; Śrī (if she could be) seen (would be) such as this. Verily even the architect who built it felt astonishment, saying “(the utmost) perseverance would fail to accomplish such a work again ; aho ! how has it been achieved by me ?” (and), by reason of it the king was caused to praise his name.’ Dr. Fleet.