Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c76.210

v2.c76.210

Now let us see what are the special features of this preparation as given in the Śilparatna. In this preparation the main ingredient is 'Sudhā' a special quality made of the ash-powder of the conchshell etc. Its quantity in proportion to one fourth should then be mixed up with gula-toya i.e. watery preparation of molasses along with the drops of the decoction of mudga mung pulse and sand. Powder of ground banana fruit duly heated in the Kālāgni should also be mixed with it. It then should be placed in Droṇī-pot and be left for three months to be dried up. Afterwards it should be powdered again on a slab with a slab; pouring gula-water as long as it does not become as smooth as butter. Thus prepared this plaster should be applied on the wall duly made fit for the purpose, by the brushes of coconut fibre.