Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c40.2

v1.c40.2

The chapter is very corrupt. The opening lines indicate the proportions of the Phallus in relation to the Prāsāda and the material of which it is made, viz. wooden phallus would be double the size of the iron ones. The principal materials of which the phalli are made, are iron, wood, stone and clay. Different materials bestow different rewards. Then follow the detailed descriptions of Lokapāla-liṅgas to be established in the respective quarters. Then follow the details regarding the Pīṭhas. The pedestals of the Phalli and their varieties are indicated and then they are given their designation and dedication. Then follow the technicalities regarding the distinguishing features of the respective phalli more particularly in connection with plaster, ointment and other elements—Mekhalā, Praṇāla, Brahma-śilā etc.—the constituent parts of the Phallus and its Pīṭha are also told. In the vicinity of Phallus the nstallation of the images of gods like Brahmā, Viṣṇu and other leities, is described. Iconographical proportions of both Phallus and the Pīṭha in relation to the proportion of the door of the temple are also indicated.