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South Vimanam Each pyramidal four-storeyed vimanam rises from a star-shaped eave with a sharply-cut lotus-fringe. Angled projections along the tower are intricately sculpted, with candrasalas and images of seated dwarfs and musicians. A deep recess separates the last storey from the dome-like summit. >>

Photos and Text © Amit Guha

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