The Hindu Temple v1.c5.6

v1.c5.6

Maṇḍala denotes any closed polygon. The form of the Vāstupuruṣamaṇḍala is a square. This is its essential form. It can be converted into a triangle, hexagon, octagon and circle of equal area and retain its symbolism ('Bṛhat-Saṃhitā', ch. LII. 56, comm.).