The South Face of the External Wall - 3

The South Face of the External Wall - 3

The photo above is that of the beautiful south niche which has a SALA ( ಸಳ ) GROUP on either side supporting it. The niche which is empty lends beauty to the structure and at the same time acts as a buttress to the vimaana of the temple.

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