Vastu-shastra (Vol. I: Hindu Science of Architecture; Vol. II: Hindu Canons of Iconography and Painting) v2.c77.71

v2.c77.71

There is, however, another variety of the plaster or ointment as dwelt upon in the A. P. It is **Sudhā-bandhana**. This is prepared through the white stone pebbles duly being burnt down for a period of ten days and then liquids, obtained from trees like Bilva, be poured into it and then be left over for a month or at least a fortnight. With this stucco plaster, the text directs us to proceed with the painting of an image (other details under Cit. laks p. 15 are not wanted here).