Samarangana Sutradhara (2027)

| Aspect | Detail | |--------|--------| | | Samarangana Sutradhara | | Author | King Bhoja of Malwa (c. 1010–1055 CE) | | Language | Sanskrit (verse) | | Main subjects | Vastu Shastra, town planning, mechanical yantras | | Famous for | Description of mercury-vortex flying machine (vimana) | | Practical legacy | Temple and fort designs in central India | | Modern relevance | Traditional architecture, history of science/technology debates |

: Chapters focused on the styles of North Indian (Nagara) and South Indian (Dravida) temples. Iconography & Painting : Guidelines for creating religious sculptures and murals. Mechanical Contrivances (Yantras) samarangana sutradhara