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The remainder of the work appears to contain ample information respecting the
whole process in the construction of images , and of cars and other vehicles in
which the gods are carried in procession ; but these subjects are more
immediately ...
The remainder of the work appears to contain ample information respecting the
whole process in the construction of images , and of cars and other vehicles in
which the gods are carried in procession ; but these subjects are more
immediately ...
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... the construction of a gnomon for the purpose of determining the cardinal points
, the division of the ground - plan into several parts for religious as well as
domestic purposes , and the performance of sacrifices previous to the
commencement ...
... the construction of a gnomon for the purpose of determining the cardinal points
, the division of the ground - plan into several parts for religious as well as
domestic purposes , and the performance of sacrifices previous to the
commencement ...
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Some of these pieces are descriptive of the construction of temples , some of the
towers over gateways , some contain directions for laying the foundation of a
building , some treat of the auspicious and inauspicious seasons for the ...
Some of these pieces are descriptive of the construction of temples , some of the
towers over gateways , some contain directions for laying the foundation of a
building , some treat of the auspicious and inauspicious seasons for the ...
Page 13
Thus the hasthas are fourfold ; the first or cishcu is employed in the construction
of couches , vehicles , and the like ; the second or prájápatya is used in building
temples , pyramids , & c .; the third or dhanurmusti in constructing houses ; and ...
Thus the hasthas are fourfold ; the first or cishcu is employed in the construction
of couches , vehicles , and the like ; the second or prájápatya is used in building
temples , pyramids , & c .; the third or dhanurmusti in constructing houses ; and ...
Page 15
... and the construction of a chariot , & c . The principal qualifications of an
architect consist in a knowledge of various branches of learning , such as
arithmetic , geometry , drawing , sculpture , mythology , astrology , & c . , the
usefulness of all of ...
... and the construction of a chariot , & c . The principal qualifications of an
architect consist in a knowledge of various branches of learning , such as
arithmetic , geometry , drawing , sculpture , mythology , astrology , & c . , the
usefulness of all of ...
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Ram Raz: Essay on the Architecture of the Hindús / by Rám Ráz. - London : Parker, 1834. - xiv, 64 S. : Ill. - (Oriental Translation Fund) Die bibliographische Beschreibung im Haupteintrag ist unzureichend und irreführend.
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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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