The Shulbasutras of Baudhayana, Apastamba, Katyayana and Manava: With Text, English Translation and Commentary c8.t3.22

c8.t3.22

Inside the *sadas*, six *dhiṣṇya* hearths, *Dh*, are prepared. These are subordinate or side altars, generally a heap of earth covered with sand on each of which a fire is placed. There are actually eight *dhiṣṇyas*, of which two, *e.g.*, the *āgnīdhra* and the *mārjālīya* are placed outside the *sadas* as will be seen in what follows. Of these six hearths placed in the tent, five are placed on the northern part parallel to the cast side and belong, in order from the south to the (1) *Hotṛ*, (2) *Brāhmaṇācchaṁsi*, (3) *Potṛ*, (4) *Neṣṭṛ*, and (5) *Acchāvāka*. The *dhiṣṇya* hearth belonging to the *Maitrāvaruṇa* or *Praśāstṛ* priest is placed on the southern half of the tent near the east side.