[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.s3.95 # Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s3.95 Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s3.95 - **Language:** English ### [c4.s3.95](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.95) “In temples, and houses of Brahmans and others, two-leafed doors may be used. The doors are turned either by means of a perpendicular cylinder, one end of which rests on the ground, or by hinges. The outside of the door-frames are ornamented with foliages, &c., and on the architrave of the door, and on both sides of it, are carved the images of the gods and goddesses presiding over gates and door-ways.” - [Previous: c4.s3.94](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.94) - [Next: c4.s3.96](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.96) - [Up: c4.s3](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3) --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.95](https://indike.org/pramana/ins.art.raz-1834.c4.s3.95) · Pramāṇa