Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s3.76

c4.s3.76

“The gates and doorways of temples and houses of all classes of people should be from one *hasta*[^ddagger] and a half to seven *hastas* in height; the smaller doors, from one to five *hastas*; and the windows, from twelve *angulas* to one *hasta* and a half. The breadth of large gates should be equal to, or a little less than half of their height; or, the height of the door being divided into nine parts, five may be given to its breadth. The height of the door-frame being divided into seven, eight, nine, or ten equal parts, that of the void space should be equal to that of the door-frame, minus one part; a strict conformity to these rules will insure prosperity and happiness.”