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# Chaturmukha

Chaturmukha is a type of miniature shrine that is square in shape and has a planar design. It features a range of receding tiers, which gives it a distinctive layered appearance. The structure is surmounted by a tapering kalasa, adorned with a band of lotus petals.

- **Kind:** artefact
- **Place:** Nālandā (25.1400, 85.4400)

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Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.49-134](https://indike.org/pramana/inp.artefact.nm.49-134) · Pramāṇa
