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A sculptural marvel at the Pattadakal Temples . conventional south Indian temples , are shorter than the " Vimana ... temple is so skilfully designed that its shadow never falls at the base . In the sanctum sanctorum is enshrined a ...
A sculptural marvel at the Pattadakal Temples . conventional south Indian temples , are shorter than the " Vimana ... temple is so skilfully designed that its shadow never falls at the base . In the sanctum sanctorum is enshrined a ...
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... temple , at the ground level , and can be reached by descending eight steps from in front of the Nandi bull in the Sabha Mandap . Inside are the idols of Lord Shiva ( as Somnath Mahadeva here ) and His consort Parvati . Rising straight ...
... temple , at the ground level , and can be reached by descending eight steps from in front of the Nandi bull in the Sabha Mandap . Inside are the idols of Lord Shiva ( as Somnath Mahadeva here ) and His consort Parvati . Rising straight ...
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... temple rituals . In the front open yard of the temple sits a superbly carved Nandi , mount of Lord Shiva , who looks awesomely huge and truly majestic . This temple is an architect's delight . Some distance away from this temple , to ...
... temple rituals . In the front open yard of the temple sits a superbly carved Nandi , mount of Lord Shiva , who looks awesomely huge and truly majestic . This temple is an architect's delight . Some distance away from this temple , to ...
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