Samarangana Sutradhara -

It provides meticulous instructions on house construction, palace design, and the complex geometry of Hindu temples, particularly in Northern and Central Indian styles. Sculpture and Painting: The work includes canons for iconography ( Pratima Lakshana ), hand poses (

The text is unique because it balances rigid mathematical proportions ( Mana ) with aesthetic beauty ( Rasa ), arguing that a building must not only be stable but also emotionally resonant. 3. The "Vimanika" and Ancient Machines samarangana sutradhara