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.c47.4066

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The images of Bhūtas (imps), Gaṇas (attendant demi-gods of Gaṇeśa), Yakskas (attendant demi-gods of Kubera), Vidyādharas (semi-divine beings), or of men are carved in the nāṭaka (crowning or capital) parts of temples. In the corresponding parts of the palaces, the images of Yakshas and Vidyādharas are carved ; in all other residential buildings, the human figures are made in the nāṭaka (crowning) parts. All the mushṭi-bandhas (fishbands) are made straight with the columns. The rest should be as before. VIII. 26 parts (*ibid.*, lines 117 f.) :
(1) Kapota (corona) 8 more ; (2) nāṭaka (theatre, quadrangular part) 8 more ; the rest should be as before. IX. 34 parts (*ibid.*, lines 117–119) : Nāṭaka (theatre, quadrangular part) 8 parts more, and the rest should be as before.