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be so placed that the head may be on the South or West. On both sides shall be placed auspicious things like mirror and there shall be a stand for water pot. There shall be a central platform for lamps.
Summer Resort is the next subject dealt with. It shall he built within the palace premises in the centre of the pleasure garden. It shall be surrounded by halls made cool by waterpots. The resort shall face east and shal
e resort shall face east and shall be not less than 4 dandas in dimension. In the centre, shall be formed a circle and in it the platform for taking rest with stands for cooling applications, sandal, perfumery etc. The building shall have an ornamental arch for its opening at its gate and shall have openings on the four sides. It may have a single storey or three storeys. Summer resort for ladies shall be separately constructed with seats for friends and relations with all adjuncts. The basement may not be high but there shall be steps leading to the hall. There shall be covered balconies for a view of the surroundings and there shall be a music hall, bathing ponds and play grounds.
DOORWAYS The next chapter deals with doorways of different types. Twelve of the types are described each appropriate for a particular place. The types have each its own deity painted or sculptured Lakşmi Dwăra is for prosperity. Gandharva Dwăra will promote health. It is intended for entrance rooms. Viswakarma Dwăra which gives long life is intended for wedding halls. Vaisravana Dwăra (Kubēra) promotes riches and is intended for the treasury. Varuna Dwăra is for health and auspiciousness and is intended for banqueting halls. Vasava (Indra) Dwāra which promotes memory and intelligence is for colleges and universities. Dwāras of Sankara, Vişnu, and Brahma are for halls of worship. Sūrya Dwara which promotes good progeny is for the confinement room. Candra Dwāra which gives health and strength is for resting houses. Riși Dwära for memory and
| SR No. | 010145 |
| Book Title | Vishwakarma Vastushastram |
| Original Sutra Author | N/A |
| Author | Vasudev Shastri, N B Gadre |
| Publisher | S Gopalan Tanjor |
| Publication Year | 1958 |
| Total Pages | 834 |
| Language | Hindi |
| Classification | Book_Devnagari |
| File Size | 37 MB |