Ceiling sculpture depicting the guardians to the eight directions (ashtadikpalaka). Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli, India

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Ceiling sculpture in open mandapa, depicting the guardians to the eight directions (ashtadikpalaka). Panchakuta Basadi, Kambadahalli, Mandya district, Karnataka, India.

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Size: 6000px × 4000px
Location: Sravanabelgola, Karnataka, India
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License: Royalty Free
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