Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c57.53
Vāstu-śāstra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v1.c57.53
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The Hindu Temple, so far as the main shrine is concerned, whether built in the Nāgara style or in the Drāviḍa style has three principal parts—the Adhiṣṭhāna or Pīṭha ( the socle or base ), the Garbhagṛha (the enclosed chamber) and the Śikhara or the superstructure. Accordingly the evolution and development of the various phases and styles of temples are manifested in the three main types of temples as are represented and preserved to us thereof in our architectural heritage.