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A dancer (shalabhanjika) on the Vaital Deul, Parsurameswar Temple, Bhubaneswar. Late 8th century CE.

The Muktesvara Temple, Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, India. 9-10th century CE.

Rajarani Temple, Bhubaneshwar, India. 11-12th century CE.

Mukteshvara Temple, Bhubaneswar, India. 10th century CE. On the left is the Siddheshvara temple, 11th century CE.

A painting of Yama, the Hindu god of the dead. c. 1820 CE. He rides his typical vehicle the buffalo and holds a mace and lasso, signifying his role as a catcher of souls.

Rajaraja I Mural, Thanjavur. The Mural, from a sanctuary wall, depicts the ruler and his spiritual advisor. Rajaraja I commissioned the Brihadishvara temple at Thanjavur in the early 11th century CE.

The Brihadishvara Temple (side view), Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. c. 1010-1025 CE. The temple is, at 65 m high, one of the largest Chola period buildings.

The monumental gateway of the Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. c. 1010-1025 CE. The temple is one of the largest Chola period buildings.

The Brihadishvara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. c. 1010-1025 CE. The temple is, at 65 m high, one of the largest Chola period buildings.

Example of Egyptian pottery of the Naqada II period (c. 3500-3200 BC). Some of the motifs depicted on Naqada II pottery are also found in rock images produced by prehistoric hunting communities living in the dessert west of the...