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Harishankara Temple<br />

Four of twenty-four struts supporting<br />

the lower roof. One- and tripleheaded<br />

representations of Vishnu<br />

reveal their shaivite association<br />

by the depiction of the mounts of<br />

Bhairava which frame the lotus<br />

throne. The lower registers feature<br />

scenes that demonstrate what happens<br />

<strong>to</strong> evil-doers, sinners who will<br />

face punishment (pāpdharma).<br />

Location of nos. 21-24 still <strong>to</strong> be<br />

ascertained.<br />

Pho<strong>to</strong>graphs Ashesh Rajbansh,<br />

August 30, <strong>2016</strong><br />

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