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.c47.1877

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The ceremonies in connexion with the opening of and first entry into a house are described in detail (lines 1–90). The consideration of auspicious day and moment, and the worship and sacrifice in this connexion are also described in detail (lines 5-74). The masters of the ceremonies are stated to be the sthapati (architect) and the sthāpaka (lines 14, 15, 16, 17, 58, 73, 74, 83, 85). They lead the procession in circumambulating the village and the compound before the ceremonial entry into a new house (lines 73–90). The guardian-angel of the house (Gṛiha-Lakshmī) is prayed to after completing the worship and sacrifice to confer happiness, comfort, plenty of wealth, children, health and long life to the master and other members of the family (lines 67–72).