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 Impressions of Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram): Sequence 1

Bird's eye view of Mamallapuram's points of interest

Krishna's Butterball

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Krishna is said to like butter... here is his butterball

Arjuna's Penance

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The relief that is called Arjuna's Penance shows ...

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Arjuna in yoga position (link to close-up)... ... heaven and earth (without human beings)

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... the so-called Ganges Cleft (link to close-up)

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Krishna's Mandapa

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The relief inside shows Krishna Mandapa (link to close-up)...

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... Krishna lifting a mountain to protect the world from a rainstorm

Pancha Rathas and Shore Temple coming up next ...

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... on a walk to Pancha Rathas...

 

 


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