Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c52.13
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c52.13
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The maximum height of the parapet was to be 17 hastas, and minimum 13 hastas. The Prākāra was 12 hastas (18 ft.) in width at its bottom. These parapets were decorated with the battlements like the Kapiśīrṣakas—Kaṅgooras. Their height should be one hasta. Another element of beautification and defence was Kāṇḍavāriṇī, the Chāldivārī.