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Ch. III – Durgādilakṣaṇam 85 20. In a fort, according to the availability of land and with the permis- sion of the king, market roads, water reservoirs, palaces, and houses, will be built. 21. The chamber of Vidyādharīs will be constructed outside and its height will be more than two hands. In that chamber, hidden seats for the warriors should be made by the expert architect. 22.Inside, circling the fort, there should be provision for streets on all four sides. In this way, the fort will be protected by el- ephants, horses, and warriors. 23. The houses are to be built in between two roads. Strong houses are to be built for cows and other people who are opposed to the enemies of the king. 24. Brahmins will reside in the Eastern (Prācyām) direction, Kṣatriyas in the South (Yāmya), Vaiśyas in the North. Water-tanks, wells, will be in the west and Śūdras will reside in the North. 25. Artists, actors will settle in the North-East (Īśa), those who survive based on such other professions and untouchables at the South- East (Vahni) corner, wine sellers and prostitutes towards the South- West (Nairṛtya) and the hunters (Lubdhakas) should be settled at the North-West (Vāyu) direction. Varāha. 26. In a city village or house it is inauspicious if someone resides in a corner plot, but the same will be prosperous for untouchables and Caṇḍālas. 27. The Sun God will be placed in the Īśa corner, Gaṇādhipa in the Vahni corner, Sahasrākṣa (Indra) in the Nairtya and Janārdana will be placed in the Vāyu corner. 28. The God should face either towards East or West, never towards South or North. It is best if they face towards the city other-wise the deities will break. 29. The temples of Gaṇeśa, Bhairava, Caṇḍī, Nakula as well as other planets, and mother goddess are regarded as auspicious if they face towards the South. 30. The apes (Hanumān), monkeys are best if their faces are towards the South-West (Nairṛtya) corner. Gaṇeśa, Dhanada (Kubera) and Lakṣmī bring hap-piness if placed on the palace gate.