Handbook for Travellers in India, Burma and Ceylon Including AllBritish India, the Portuguese and French Possessions, and the Indian StatesJ. Murray, 1919 |
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Page 139
... pillars are noticeable . South Gateway . - Pillars sur- mounted by four lions . Left pillar - front : Casket scene in palace , worship of topes , siege , and relic procession . Architraves- Siege of a city . The right pillar of this ...
... pillars are noticeable . South Gateway . - Pillars sur- mounted by four lions . Left pillar - front : Casket scene in palace , worship of topes , siege , and relic procession . Architraves- Siege of a city . The right pillar of this ...
Page 501
... pillars and two pilasters . The two pillars to the S. have been broken by lightning , and are now supported by wooden blocks . The pillars are slightly carved in relief to about half - way from the top . The whole rests on a stylo- bate ...
... pillars and two pilasters . The two pillars to the S. have been broken by lightning , and are now supported by wooden blocks . The pillars are slightly carved in relief to about half - way from the top . The whole rests on a stylo- bate ...
Page 502
... pillars . The hall measures 65 ft . by 37 ft . Eight pillars , four to the front and two to the sides , form a space in frout of the shrine ; and on each side is a recess separated off by three pillars . The ceilings are divided into ...
... pillars . The hall measures 65 ft . by 37 ft . Eight pillars , four to the front and two to the sides , form a space in frout of the shrine ; and on each side is a recess separated off by three pillars . The ceilings are divided into ...
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