Vertical close up view of the intricate carvings on the Lakshmana temple in Khajuraho against a bright blue sky.

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View of the amazing intricate carvings on the back exterior of the Lakshmana temple against a brilliant blue sky. The front porch Ardha Mandapa and amazing carved ceremonial archway Makara Torana of the Lakshmana temple with Indian tourists at the doorway against a brilliant blue sky. The Lakshmana Temple is one of the oldest and finest of the western group of temples. Recurrent themes carved out in the images are battles, hunting, processional elephants and women.

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Size: 3408px × 5125px
Location: India Madhya Pradesh Khajuraho Western Group
Photo credit: © Anne-Marie Palmer / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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