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.c47.7017

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‘ This pillar may, according to the definition of its form, be called Vishṇukānta and appears in most of the ornaments, though not in their proportions, to agree with the description given in the *Mānasāra* of that which he calls Pālikā-stambha. He says ‘ the height of the collarino should be one diameter of the column; that of the Phalakā (abacus) one, three-quarters, or, two or three diameters, and its projection one-fourth of its height. The height of the Kumbha (pitcher) below the collarino may be half, one and a half, or two diameters and its breadth equal to the upper or lower collarino. The height of the Tāṭikāsya is half or three-quarters of the diameters. Let the lower cyma be equal to its height and let its breadth be one and a quarter diameter. Below that comes the Hārikā of half that height. The height and breadth of the Tāṭikā are equally one diameter. Below that let a Kalaśa (pitcher) be made about two diameters in breadth and let the upper part of it be shaped in the form of a *durdhura*- flower, and in such a manner as may appear graceful. Below this, about three-quarters of the diameters should be decorated with strings of pearls.’