Built Formstubschool: pan-indian· Bṛhat Saṁhitā

Dark temples (the last four types)

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Definition

Vritta, Catushkona, Shodashashri and Ashtashri (56.26–27) are 'dark inside' — no external light enters; per Utpala their idol is gem-made and self-illumining, with a western outer gate and an eastern inner door joined by a circumambulatory path.

Classical

Prāṇa relevance

Prāṇa relation not yet traced — a complete, acceptable terminal state.

Sources

txt-brihat-samhita56.26–27Classical✓ verifiedfour dark single-storey types (Catushkona has 5 domes); gem-idol illumination per Utpala

Other attributes

Form Class: prasada-subclass
Entry Path Note: Utpala: enter the outer (west) gate, proceed north, round to the east, enter the sanctum by the east door [CLASSICAL — txt-utpala-vivrti].

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