India Perspectives, Volume 18PTI for the Ministry of External Affairs, 2005 - India |
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... stone temples of North India , its tall , curvilinear spire ( shikhara ) looms large over the Kangra valley . In its inner sanctum is enshrined a massive stone lingam - yoni , the familiar emblem of Lord Shiva , who is venerated as ...
... stone temples of North India , its tall , curvilinear spire ( shikhara ) looms large over the Kangra valley . In its inner sanctum is enshrined a massive stone lingam - yoni , the familiar emblem of Lord Shiva , who is venerated as ...
Page 12
... stone jewellery , all varieties of Gods ( whatever be your faith ) in stone and many knick - knacks that make ideal souvenirs . There is also a Crafts Emporium from where you can buy Bastar tribal statuettes , Chola type bronzes and ...
... stone jewellery , all varieties of Gods ( whatever be your faith ) in stone and many knick - knacks that make ideal souvenirs . There is also a Crafts Emporium from where you can buy Bastar tribal statuettes , Chola type bronzes and ...
Page 15
... stone slabs placed vertically and horizontally , creates an illusionary feeling that these may tumble down any moment . The fact is that not one stone has moved from its position over centuries , which is a clear proof of the highest ...
... stone slabs placed vertically and horizontally , creates an illusionary feeling that these may tumble down any moment . The fact is that not one stone has moved from its position over centuries , which is a clear proof of the highest ...
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