[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Town Planning in Ancient India](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925) › c5.39 # Town Planning in Ancient India c5.39 Town Planning in Ancient India c5.39 - **Language:** English ### [c5.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c5.39) truction of gateways (gopuravidhāna); (9) construction of temples (maṇḍapavidhāna); (10) construction of royal palaces (rājaveśmavidhāna). The directions given by Kṛṣṇa about the planning of his capital Dvārāvatī furnish us with a list of the subjects in town-planning and the order which was followed in their constructions.¹ “Temples were to be erected. Let there be selection of building plots and the placing and spacing of buildings. Create triangular and quadrangular ‘places’ at the junction of roads, or at any suitable spot. Measure up the royal roads. Ascertain the orientation of buildings. Thus ordered the Yādavas engaged for the purpose began in right earnest; selected the site; measured up the boundary lines; carried out the divisions of plots; and on an auspicious day made offerings to the presiding deities of the ‘vāstu’ or site. When they were thus ready to commence their work, Kṛṣṇa reiterated his instructions and laid special stress upon the establishment of divine edifices. They - [Previous: c5.38](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c5.38) - [Next: c5.40](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c5.40) - [Up: c5](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c5) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c5.39](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.dutt-1925.c5.39) · Pramāṇa