Essay on the Architecture of the Hindus c4.s4.10

c4.s4.10

*cumb'ha*, and one-third of the latter to the *cudmala* (the bud). Or divide the crown of the cupola into five equal parts; give three to the breadth of the *p'haláca*, which divide into five equal parts, make the breadth of the *padma* take up four parts; which divide again into three equal parts, give one to the breadth of the *cant'ha*, and three to the breadth of the *cumb'ha*. Divide the breadth of the latter into nine equal parts, and give one to that of the *dandá* or pinnacle, or three times the breadth of the pinnacle may be taken for the breadth of the *p'haláca*, and one-third of the breadth of the latter for that of the *cudmala* (bud).”