कामिक आगम: पूर्व भाग (अष्टाविंशति मूल शैव आगमों का प्रथम एवं सर्वोच्च आगम महाकोश)

It should be strengthened by metal slabs in such a way that it presents an elegant and pleasing
look. It should be embellished with srimukha, thin staffs, carona, sandhi patraka, mouldings
in the shape of half-moon, cliffs, various kinds of flowers, bolts, divine forms and such others.
The upper and lower portions should be associated with cliffs, mula bandha and agra bandha.
In the sarvadesika type of building, the neck, fore-head and shoulder parts of the pillars should
be covered with sheets made of gold or other metals. The covering should be done in such a way
that it gives beauty and strength. Thus, the rules for the provision of ornamental structures have
been explained. Such embellished consrtuctions are highly appreciated in this world.
। इति कामिकाख्ये महातन्त्रे प्रासादभूषणविधिः पञ्चपञ्चाशत्तमः पटलः ।
। iti ka'mika'khye mahatantre pra'sa'dabhu's"an.avidhih pan"capan"ca's'attamah pat'alah ।
This is the 55ʰ chapter on “Directions for the Embellishments of the Buildings” in the
Great Tantra called Kamika