Architectural data in the Puranas
by Sharda Devi | 2005 | 50,074 words
This essay studies ancient Indian architectural science as found in technical treatises and the Puranas, with special reference to the Matsya, Garuda, Agni and Bhavishya Puranas. These texts detail ancient architectural practices, covering temple and domestic designs, dimensional specifications, and construction rules. The study further connects ar...
Shapes of the Plot
62 SHAPES OF THE PLOT The shape of the plot also has its good or bad effect on the house constructed on it, and on the life of the inmates also. According to the Puranas there are five shapes of plots and their effects are described below: 1. Square Shaped A plot having all the four sides equal and also each of the four angles a right angle, is known as square plot. Residence on such plot also brings prosperity (Fig. 6(a)). 2. Circular A round shaped plot is known as circular plot. Residence on such plot is beneficial; there is growth of wealth and knowledge provided that the house is also constructed in round shape. Rectangular or square shaped building should not be constructed on a circular plot (Fig. 6(b)). 3. Rectangular A plot whose opposite sides are equal and also the four angles are equal (90° each) is known as a rectangular plot. House on such a plot is auspicious and brings all prosperity (Fig. 6(c)). 4. Elliptical (Egg-Shaped) Oval A plot in the shape of an egg or an ellipse is called elliptical plot. Residence on such plot is harmful and brings losses (Fig. 6(d)). 174677 2. Univercits Di
00 a b s d e Fig. 6(a-e) Shapes of plots (redrawn after Bhojraj Dwivedi, 1998) 63
5. Octagonal 64 An eight cornered plot having all the eight sides equal in length is called octagonal plot Residence on such plot is good. It brings happiness (Fig. 6(e)).