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The Structural Temples of Gujarat The double projection i. e. that of 'bhadra' and 'pratiratha' upon the mūlanāsikā (corner line) technically is known as Trināsikā.56 In this case the external side of the garbha wall being divisible in either 10 or 12 sections, the Tala (ground plan) is known as Daśadhā or Dwādaśdhā (Dasai or Barai) respectively. The plan with double projections (those of bhadra and pratiratha ) have been illustrated by many of the Caulukyan temples of Gujarat, as for instance the ground plans of the shrines of Modhera, Sander, Sunak, Harasiddha, Kasara etc.57
The triple projection of bhadra, pratiratha and nandi upon the mūlapāsikā (corner line ) is, technically, known as Pancanāsikā,58 and the tala (ground plan) being divided into 14 parts or sections, is known as Caturdaśadhā ( Caudai ).
This ground plan is illustrated by the shrine of the temple at Ghumali.69
When an additional nandı projection is added to the triple projection described above the projection is called 'Saptanāsika';60 and the tala ( ground plan) being divided into 16 equal parts is called Şodaśa Tata (Solai).
This may be illustrated by the ground plan of the shrines at Samalaji and Becharaji.
56. Vide Here Fig. 243, b. 57. For other illustrations vide pp. 336-337 above. 58. Vide Here Fig. 243, c. 59. For other illustrations vide pp. 337-333 above. 60. Vide here Fig. 243, d.
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