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Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is an ancient seaport for the kings that ruled southern India. In the 6th Century they commissioned monolithic rock carvings of chariots called the Five Rathas. The largest bas relief carving in the world is here also, called the Krishna Mandapam. Also impressive is the Shore Temple, which is the last of seven original temples. The temple is built to honor Shiva with an east facing and west facing element.
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drying the fish
drying the fish
sorting the nets
sorting the nets
hardy fisherman
hardy fisherman
his share of the catch
his share of the catch
she walked by every morning
she walked by every morning
Carol at Five Rathas
Carol at Five Rathas
Carol with school kids
Carol with school kids
Monolithic carvings
Monolithic carvings
Here come the kids!
Here come the kids!
Chariot
Chariot
Chariot detail
Chariot detail
contemplation
contemplation
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