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While Manasara is pan-Indian, Mayamata is the core text of the Dravidian (South Indian) style of architecture.

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A definitive treatise from the Southern Dravidian tradition, attributed to the sage Maya. It focuses heavily on town planning, village layouts, temple architecture, and the precise measurements of doors, pillars, and foundations. 3. Manasara While Manasara is pan-Indian, Mayamata is the core