The Hindu Temple v2.c11.s9.27

v2.c11.s9.27

Then the Yajamāna, the sacrificer-patron, presents the Sthāpaka and Sthapati with gold, clothes, ornaments, etc., according to his ability. The Sthapati makes over a gift of gold to the Takṣan, and receives from him the entire merit (dharma sarvasva) of the work. The entire merit in building the temple, the Sthapati gives to the Yajamāna. Now the shrine is installed. The Sthāpaka and Sthapati who had begun the temple also complete it. Should they be dead, their sons and disciples carry out the work according to the precepts of the Guru. He conducts the work, from the beginning, and should he no longer dwell in the body, his painted effigy is present at the installation of the temple.²¹⁴