History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v2.c24.s8.16

v2.c24.s8.16

The other exceptional building is one of totally different character, and is as remarkable for its extreme elegance, even at Khajurâho, as the other is for its rudeness. It is called Ghantai, either from the bells sculptured on its pillars, or for some other cause unknown. Unfortunately, it is only a fragment — a skeleton without flesh — a few pillars of a double portico now standing alone without the walls that may once have enclosed them (Woodcut No. 292).