[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Studies](https://indike.org/pramana/ins) › [Architecture and art](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art) › [Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834) › c4.s3.76 # Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s3.76 Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s3.76 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s3.76](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.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.” - [Previous: c4.s3.75](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.75) - [Next: c4.s3.77](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.77) - [Up: c4.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.76](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.76) · Pramāṇa