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*Mānasāra* (Chap. XLVII, 1–36 named Madhya-raṅga,) refers in this connection to the open quadrangle, stone column and grain-column (mukta-prapāṅga, śilā-stambha and dhānya-stambha). The Madhya-raṅga is provided with dwarf pillars, entablatures, platforms, daises, pedestals, tabernacles, vestibules, pent-roofs, top-rooms, etc. The upper portion is adorned with figures of leographs and crocodiles.