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architectural designs, construction upto seven storeys; eight types of gopuras, other multi-storeyed gopuras, the construction of residential houses in the neighbourhood of temples, etc.6 61 Pa峁璦la 36 :- Lingopad膩n膩dhik膩ra, K峁�a峁噄kalingavidhi,
Lingapithopad膩n膩dhik膩ra, Sakunanimitta and Silagraha峁嘺vidhi are the
constituent divisions of this Patala. In dealing with the making of idols for
worship, the author specifies the metals, precious stones, woods and
stones to be used. Three types of idols, Niskala, Sakala and Misra, their
features, and the difference between them are mentioned by the author.
Ksanikalingas or temporary idols made of cow dung and butter are also
listed in this context. Different metals are prescribed for different murtis.
The author emphasises the importance of the Silpi possessing wide and
sufficient knowledge in idol making, especially in the choice of wood
and cloth for the purpose, the related sakunas and lak峁�a峁嘺s, and the
good or bad results that can be predicted on the basis of the laksanas or
omens. The metals listed are supposed to grant favourable results to the
Sadhaka, depending on whether they are gold, silver, jewels, stones,
etc. It may be mentioned here that apart from Saivagama texts, the author
must have widely interacted with the masons and Silpis of temples before
arriving at his conclusions regarding the Vidhis prescribed 62.
Patala 37 :- Based on the authority of such great works as
Mava Brhat tantra, Pi峁単ala, Ma帽jari, etc, the author prescribes the
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