Beautifully carved idols on the inner wall of the Bhuleshwar Temple, Yawat, Maharashtra, India

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Bhuleshwar is a Hindu temple of Shiva, the temple is situated on a hill and was built in the 13th century, the temple is unique as its architecture is Islamic from outside and appears more as a mosque than a temple due to its resemblance of circular tomb and minarets, the reason for this unique design is said to be done to protect the temple from being destroyed by invaders, there are classical carvings on the walls, Yawat, Maharashtra, India

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Size: 2400px × 3600px
Location: Yavat, Maharashtra, India
Photo credit: © Sharvari Mehendale / Alamy / Afripics
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