Chandragupta Maurya and His Times c9.71

c9.71

It is interesting to note that some of these buildings had shrines in which Deities connected with their business were installed. For instance, god *Dhanada* was installed in the *Kośagṛiha*, goddess *Śrī* in the Commercial Building and Store-house, god *Viśvakarmā* in the *Kupya-gṛiha*, god *Yama* in the Armoury and *Varuṇa* in Jail [Commentator].