Published by: Sthapatyam Journal of Indian science and architecture, 2014.
Author: Ramendra Pandey
In the Vastu tradition of this temple the (Kamikagama) is also one of the important elements. The Vastushastra prescribes the constructions of sanctum (Garbhagriha), first assembly hall (Mukhamandapa) and the main gate (Gopura) etc. of the temple campus to be built on the definite cells (Padas) mentioned for the edifices concerned. According to the theories of Vastushastra to construct a temple (Mandira) or assembly hall (Mandapa) the Vastu-mandapa of the type of Chandita of 64 Padas, Paramasayika of 81 Padas and asana of 100 Padas are prescribed.
There are differences in descriptions of Vastumandalas on the basis of the use of padas (Pada-bhoga). Brahma is provided with the 4 Padas, 9 Padas and 16 Padas in the middle of the Vastumandalas of 64 Padas, 81 Padas and 100 Padas respectively in all texts, but descriptions regarding Mitra and the padas for some other deities are different. In the Chandita or Manduka Padvinyas the padas for Mitra is provided 2 padas, 3 padas, 4 padas and 6 padas; in the Paramasayika Vastu-mandala 4 padas and 6 padas are provided and in the Vastumandalas 4 padas, 8 padas and 10 padas are given. Thus, on the basis of place utilized by Mitra devata the texts describe the 64 padas, 81 padas and 100 padas Vastumandalas as varying with numbers 4, 2 and 3 respectively. Inside the Vastumandalas the padas (cells) of deities imagined are to be created as per defined methodology. The deities are placed according to their virtues and actions. In the defined specific Pada the increment is sought relating to the virtues and actions of the deities. In the temple of Ve$kaÝeòa the presiding deity is installed on the Mitra Pada
