2.5. Kshirarnava and Temple architecture

The text of this work [Kshirarnava] as available in its present form represents only a section of the work, which is related to temple architecture. The maximum number of chapters given in MSS consulted is 23, the first chapter in the available section being numbered 101 in all the MSS It begins with laying of foundation stone (Ch. Cl). The proportionate measurements pertaining to Bhita-pitha (Ch. CII-CIII), Prasadodya (Ch. CIV ), Dvara (Ch. CV, CIX) and the information regarding the various members of Pitha, Mandovara (Ch. CVI-CVIII), Lingamana and Devatadrsti (Ch. CX, CXI) have been discussed. Some chapters impart valuable canons about the construction of Mandapa and pillars (Ch. CXVIII, CXIII & CXIV). The chapter on Sikhara (Ch. CVI) treats many varieties of temples.