Yantras or Mechanical Contrivances in Ancient India c2.205

c2.205

The last type, *Nandyāvarta*, has, in mid-tank, a big flower-like structure; all around the central floral design, in mid-water, are placed low walls in Svastika designs, providing a sufficient screen as well as a passage, the purpose being to permit playing in the water the game of hide-and-seek (167-72).