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Statues of two horses near the ashvadavara
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Statue of one of the two horses near the ashvadavara
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Statue of one of the two horses near the ashvadavara
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Statue of one of the two horses near the ashvadavara
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Statue of a lion rearing over an elephant, near the simhadvara
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Statue of a lion rearing over an elephant, near the simhadvara
Photograph of a sculptured slab from the refectory ceiling of the Surya Temple at Konarak
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Group of sculptured pilaster figures representing amorous scenes
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Group of sculptured pilaster figures representing amorous scenes
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Group of sculptured pilaster figures representing amorous scenes
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General view from the south of the mandapa
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Close view of lower half of left portion of the mandapa
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Close view of doorway in the eastern façade of the mandapa
Source: British Library Website