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Kailasanatha, Dome of the Vimana

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Authors

Frederic, Louis
Photographer: Arthur Llewellyn Basham

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Abstract

Description

This dome belongs to the same type as that of the Kailasanatha
it is octagonal and has, on each of the four corners of the platform on which the dome rests, a carved Nandin. The sanctuary has three receding storeys, decorated with miniature models of buildings and supported by Dravidian-type pilasters. The base of each side of the dome is decorated with a kudu. The roof of each storey has friezes carved with animals. The finial of the dome has disappeared.

Keywords

Deccan-- Western Cave Temples-- Ellora-- Kailasanatha Temple, architecture, book scan

Citation

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/1885/176425

Collections

Basham Photographs

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Type

Image

Archives Series

Basham Collection

Date created

1959

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This item is provided for research purposes. Contact the Australian National University Archives at butlin.archives@anu.edu.au for permission to use.

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