The Early History of the Deccan (Parts I–XI) v2.c16.s1.47

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The temples of the northern parts of the Deccan have lofty stylobates, like those of the contemporary temples of North India, but the fanes of the Karnataka-deśa have basements of moderate height, intended to keep the floor immune from the damp of the surrounding ground during the rainy season. The cornices (chhajjas) are deep and curved like those of the South Indian temples, and in some shrines they have figure-brackets for their support. The brackets of the great temple of Pālampet in the Warangal District represent dancing-girls in significant poses, showing both rich imagination and skilful workmanship. The cornices are sometimes ribbed and divided into panels in imitation of the cornices of a wooden ratha.¹