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Ganga
Ganga, the Hindu personification of the River Ganges. A sandstone lintel from a temple at Beshnagar, c. 500 CE. The goddess stands on a makara (a mix of crocodile and elephant) which symbolises the life-giving nature of water.
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The Theatre of Epidaurus
A view of the orchestra of the Theatre of Epidaurus taken from the steps of the audience seats.
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Manikarnika Cremation Ghat, The Ganges
The Manikarnika Cremation Ghat on the Ganges river, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Sanchi Stupa
The Great Stupa at Sanchi, 3rd century BCE to 1st century CE.
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Cave 19, Ajanta, Deccan
The chaitya facade of Cave 19, Ajanta, north-west Deccan, India. The columned porch, cushion column capitals, and ornate decorative sculpture are typical of Gupta architecture (4-6th century CE). The relief panels show scenes...
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Udayagiri Caves, Madhya Pradesh
The Udayagiri caves in Madhya Pradesh, India. The rock-cut caves were constructed in the early Gupta Period (4th century CE) and functioned as Hindu shrines.
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Vishnu as Varaha, Udayagiri Caves
A sculpted panel at the Gupta-period (4th-6th century CE) caves of Udayagiri, Madhya Pradesh, India. The caves are rock-cut Hindu shrines and this panel shows Vishnu as the boar-headed incarnation Varaha. The god...
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Vishnu Anantasayana Panel, Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
The Vishnu Anantasayana panel, Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh. 5th-6th century CE. The Gupta-period sculpture adorning the temple includes many images from Hindu mythology. This celebrated panel from...
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Dashavatara Temple, Deogarh
The Gupta style Dashavatara temple, Deogarh in Madhya Pradesh, India. 5th-6th Century CE.
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Gupta Empire
A map showing the maximum extent of the Gupta Empire in northern India, c. 320-550 CE.
