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(78) The central tower or compartment of each face is ornamented simply by sixteen-sided pilasters at the angles . . . the pilasters are octagonal, whilst the outer compartments or towers at the four corners of the temple have plain square pillars and pilasters.'—(Gangai-Konda-puram Śaiva Temple, *Ind. Ant.*, Vol. IX, p. 117, c. 2.)