The Hindu Temple v1.c8.s5.22

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curves of such a structure converge to a point and close their lines to form a house of God. They are the prototype of the temple having a curvilinear Śikhara and were to rise above the Garbhagṛha as its superstructure. Four bamboos, etc., or branches fixed at the corners of a square, their stems bended and tied horizontally by withes or strings at regular intervals is its pristine shape.