Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s12.2

c4.s12.2

“The height of the principal pillars of the gate should be three-quarters of the breadth of the pyramid at the bottom, and being divided into four parts, one to be given to the pedestal, one to the base, and two to the pillars, and the whole height of the ornaments over this, is equal to the breadth of the ground-plan; and the same height being divided into four parts, one is to be given to the entablature, one to the *cant'ha*, two to the cupola, and one to the pinnacles.”