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Around this a circle is drawn with a cord of twice the height of the gnomon , by
fixing one end of it to its base and carrying the other around it . Points are marked
in the circumference where the shadow of the gnomon projects , both in the ...
Around this a circle is drawn with a cord of twice the height of the gnomon , by
fixing one end of it to its base and carrying the other around it . Points are marked
in the circumference where the shadow of the gnomon projects , both in the ...
Page 26
He divides the pedestals into three sorts , according to the magnitude of the
edifices in which they are to be employed , and makes their height , if I
understand him rightly , to consist of from one - quarter to six times the height of
the base , and ...
He divides the pedestals into three sorts , according to the magnitude of the
edifices in which they are to be employed , and makes their height , if I
understand him rightly , to consist of from one - quarter to six times the height of
the base , and ...
Page 28
OF BASES , The height of a base is equal to either a half , three - quarters , or a
whole diameter of the shaft . When placed under pillars of an inferior sort , in
porticoes and the like , and without a pedestal , its height is stated to be one -
fourth ...
OF BASES , The height of a base is equal to either a half , three - quarters , or a
whole diameter of the shaft . When placed under pillars of an inferior sort , in
porticoes and the like , and without a pedestal , its height is stated to be one -
fourth ...
Page 32
The general rule laid down in the Manasára is this : “ The intercolumniation may
be either two , three , four , or five diameters ; it is measured in three ways , lst .
from the inner extremity of the base of one pillar to that of another ; 2dly . from the
...
The general rule laid down in the Manasára is this : “ The intercolumniation may
be either two , three , four , or five diameters ; it is measured in three ways , lst .
from the inner extremity of the base of one pillar to that of another ; 2dly . from the
...
Page 51
Let a water - spout be made over the base on the back wall of the garb'hagriha ,
on the left side of the idol , either towards the east or the north , according as the
temple may face towards the south or the east . The thickness of the spout should
...
Let a water - spout be made over the base on the back wall of the garb'hagriha ,
on the left side of the idol , either towards the east or the north , according as the
temple may face towards the south or the east . The thickness of the spout should
...
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Page 21 - ... proportions of symmetry." (p. 15.) The third chapter treats of the nature and quality of ground on which buildings are to be erected ; it is very copious and very curious. Minute directions are given for constructing a plough, and for ploughing the ground on which the house is to be built. This being done, " let sesamum seeds, pulse, and kidneybeans be sown, with incantations pronounced over them; and let due reverence be paid to the spiritual teacher ; and let the oxen, and the plough to which...
Page 17 - Wo to them who dwell in a house not built according to the proportions of symmetry. in building an edifice, therefore, let all its parts, from the basement to the roof, be duly considered.
Page 18 - The ground to be avoided is described in a special manner as follows : " That which has the form of a circle, a semicircle, containing three, five, or six angles, resembling a trident or a winnow, shaped like the hinder part of a fish, or the back of an elephant, or a turtle, or the face of a cow, and the like ; situated opposite to any of the intermediate quarters northwest, and the like ; abounding with human sculls, stones, worms, ant-hills, ON THE ARCHITECTURE OF THE HINDUS.
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| Title | Publications, Issue 35 Publications, Oriental Translation Fund |
| Author | Oriental Translation Fund |
| Publisher | Royal Asiatic Society, 1834 |
| Original from | the University of Michigan |
| Digitized | 30 Jan 2007 |
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