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.c47.2890

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It is stated (Chap. xxxix) that the height of the door should be twice its width (line 14). But various alternative measures are also given, (lines 17–18). The height may vary from 1½ cubits to 7 cubits (line 7). The height of the smaller doors vary from 1 cubit to 3 cubits (lines 9–10). The height of the windows which are sometimes made in place of smaller doors vary from half a cubit to 2 cubits. This measurement is prescribed for doors in the Jāti class of buildings (line 28). Such other measurements are given to doors of buildings of the Chhanda, Vikalpa, and Ābhāsa classes (line 29 f.). The pillars, joints, planks, shutters, panels, frames, and other parts of doors are described at great length (lines 50, 111–163). Doors are generally of two flaps ; but one-flapped door are also mentioned (line 98).