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an ancient statue in a cave with no one around it or on the other side
Statue
Art
Elephanta Caves
Monument
Greek Statue
an ancient statue is displayed in front of a stone building with carvings on the walls
Bali
Avatar
Vamana Avatar
Third World
Give Back
Giving Back
The History
Buddha Statue
Vamana is a Brahmin avatar which is the fifth Avatar of the god Vishnu. . . . Vamana is most commonly associated in the history and Puranas with the legend of taking back the three worlds (collectively referred to as the Triloka) from the Asura-king Bali in three steps to give back to Indra..
a very tall building with many statues on it
Meenakshi Amman Temple
Meenakshi Amman
Amman
Temple
an intricately carved sculpture in the middle of a building
Ellora
Carving
Bodhi Tree
Lion Sculpture
Sculpture
This cave consists of high seated Buddha in vyakhyana mudra (teaching posture). A large Bodhi Tree is carved in his back.
an intricately carved stone wall with figures on it's sides and a man riding a horse
Patan Gujarat
Birth Marks
Kalki Avatar
Historical Sculptures
Ancient Indian Art
Asian Sculptures
Tantra Art
Indian Temple Architecture
India Architecture
This is the 10th Avatar of Lord Vishnu and the birth marks the end of the Kali Yuga. . . The horse is manifested from Garuda and can go anywhere and can also take any forms. There is also a strong sword whose handle is bedecked with jewels and is extremely powerfull. . . Here also is a parrot which knows everything that is past, present and future. So Kalki has recieved a sword, horse, parrot, and shield from Mahadeva, as a benediction.
a large building lit up at night with lights on it's sides and trees in the foreground
Buddhism
Paros
Wood
Buddhist Monastery
Bhutan
15th Century
Made Of Wood
Bhutan has a great Influence of Buddhism and Dzong which means Buddhist Monastery and fortress is a great example of that. . . This is a 15th century monument. There are around 14 shrines and chapels in the Dzong. Located adjacent to the Paro River and most of the structure is made of wood.
an ornate building with many pillars and arches
Travel
Jain Temple
Taj Mahal
Building
a small house sitting on top of a lush green field next to a lake with trees in the background
Home Décor
Cabin
House Styles
Home Decor
black and white photograph of an intricately carved stone fireplace mantel in front of a window
Indian Architecture
Adalaj Stepwell
Architecture Work
Work It
Balcony
Built In
Fireplace
Jharokha means enclosed carved balcony. The Adalaj StepWell is a fine example of Indian architecture work. It was built in 1498 in the memory of Rana Veer Singh, by his wife Queen Rudadevi.
an old building sitting in the middle of some rocks
Instagram
Gazebo
Outdoor Structures
Photo And Video
Instagram Photos
Instagram Photo
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a painting on the side of a building
Ajanta Caves
Buddhist Architecture
Lotus Painting
Ancient Paintings
Indian Culture
Indian Paintings
Magical Forest
Mural Art
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the inside of an ancient building with carvings
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a bronze statue sitting on top of a table
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an intricately carved pillar in the middle of a building
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the sun is setting behind a building with a bird flying in front of it,
Novelty Lamp
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