The Ancient and Medieval Architecture of India: A Study of Indo-Aryan Civilisation c20.30

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c20.30

architrave above probably represent others of the fertilising rivers which water the holy land of Aryâvarta, and the water-jars above them doubtless have a similar significance. The symbol of the rain-cloud, Indra's elephant, stands detached in front of the shrine, and is matched by another one on the opposite side, in front of the small chapel which completed the outer circuit.

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