The great goddess Durga slays the buffalo demon Mahishasura in a 7th century rock-cut temple in Mamallapuram, India.
location city: Mamallapuram
A temple with three shrines, this majestic complex faces the sea and features a rich sculptural program.
Shore Temple, Mamallapuram
This extraordinary carving is one of the largest relief sculptures in the world. Scholars still debate its meaning.
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