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The local sandstone here is easy to carve when freshly quarried and later hardens to resist erosion.
It was the perfect choice for timeless temples
It was the perfect choice for timeless temples
One of the great historic sites of southwest India, this complex of temples is a cultural treasure.
It's been an inspiration for more than a millennium
It's been an inspiration for more than a millennium
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