Its splendour all round is increased by means of invaluable and incomparable gems. It is embellished in some sections with crystals, in some sections with lunar stones, in other sections with lapis lazuli, in some sections with shining gems resembling the Moon, in some with brilliant gems as beautiful as the rising Sun, in others with golden jewels refulgent like fire, in some sections with jewels shining with silver lustre, in other sections with blue sapphire gems and in some sections with firmly fixed diamonds. It was heightened in splendour by means of brilliant window's and ventilators of various sizes. It is decorated with festoons and flags shining like the rays of the Moon. Sounds of golden bells reverberate in it. Joy and revelry are ever present there. Its refulgence is heightened by the residences of Kinnaras, which have the shape and lustre of the evening clouds. Just as the mountain-lord Meru shines with its golden peaks, so also the palace shines with shining water currents all round abounding in golden flowers. 868 Vayu Pur&na The whole city shines with golden flags and banners. Similarly the lordly palace shines with its terraces and landing spots.