History of Technology in India, Vol. I: From Antiquity to c. 1200 A.D. v1.c33.s8.t1.2

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The *Sirupāṇārrupaḍai* explains how the chariots were made. In a beautiful verse, the wheel of the chariot is compared to the moon on a Full Moon Day. The spokes that connect the outer layer of the wheel to the inner axle are compared to the rays of the moon. The “*palagaigal*” that were attached to the inner layer of the chariot gave it a shine that matched the brilliance of the moon.