The Positive Background of Hindu Sociology c13.s5.4

c13.s5.4

Attention has been devoted to the sacrificial or Brāhmaṇical thread, the sacrificial threads of gold, silver and *munja* fibre, the qualities of a special stone called *hemaśilā* (golden stone) to be found to the south of the Meru Mountain. Then there are discussions on crowns, crests and other head ornaments, movable and fixed thrones for images, etc. The proportions of doors of temples for *lingams*, the proportions of doors for other temples, the temples for Vighneśa and allied topics belong to the table of contents.