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Page 27
... Lord Shiva . The external walls are divided into numerous miniature shrine models in horizontal tiers . or registers , rising one over another . Each shrine model shelters some manifestation or the other of Shiva , his spouse Durga ...
... Lord Shiva . The external walls are divided into numerous miniature shrine models in horizontal tiers . or registers , rising one over another . Each shrine model shelters some manifestation or the other of Shiva , his spouse Durga ...
Page 30
... Lord Brahma , Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva . These are the Creator , Preserver and the Destroyer of the universe respectively " . He translated the prayer for consecrating the water as follows : May the Lord Vishnu be present at the mouth ...
... Lord Brahma , Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva . These are the Creator , Preserver and the Destroyer of the universe respectively " . He translated the prayer for consecrating the water as follows : May the Lord Vishnu be present at the mouth ...
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... Lord Shiva , it soars 31 meters in height . The sanctum enshrines a lingam ( phallus ) , while the main shrine is ornately carved and shows various gods and goddesses in elaborate detail . The entrance arch , the massive pillars and ...
... Lord Shiva , it soars 31 meters in height . The sanctum enshrines a lingam ( phallus ) , while the main shrine is ornately carved and shows various gods and goddesses in elaborate detail . The entrance arch , the massive pillars and ...
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