Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c26.5

v1.c26.5

One of the most characteristic features of the ancient architecture was the institution of excessive ornamentation in the buildings and household furniture. In keeping with this architectural tradition of old, the Samarāṅgaṇa has devoted a full chapter under this heading to describe what things are to be decorated and what not in the buildings like houses, palaces, temples, assembly halls and the huosehold furniture, cots, coaches, pots, etc., as well as implements, ornaments, umbrellas, the flags and flag staffs, etc. etc.