A breakthrough in computational linguistics has allowed researchers to decipher a fragmented 8th-century Shilpa Shastra manuscript found in the Tanjore temple vaults. The text provides a detailed technical guide for carving granite pillars to achieve specific acoustic resonances, describing how different densities of stone can be 'tuned' to chant frequencies.
The study, led by the Heritage AI Project, confirms that the 'musical pillars' of various South Indian temples were not accidental artistic creations but the result of advanced sonic engineering. The manuscript outlines the exact proportions and hollow-chamber designs required to amplify the Vedic 'Om' frequency throughout the temple sanctum.