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English: Manduka mandala . This floor plan is common in large temples.

The blue squares are Brahma pada, the white squares surrounding the Brahma pada are Devika (Devaika) padas . The light green squares at the outermost periphery are Paisachikas padas - the zone of demons, fears, doubts, suffering. On the east edge are always Surya (Sun) and Indra present.

Further description about Manduka mandala: Stella Kramirsch, The Hindu Temple (2 Volumes) (Pt. 1 & 2), ISBN 978-8120802223

Author Mark.muesse

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