The stone chariot and pillared halls at the Vittala Temple, Hampi, beneath an evening sky

The Stone Chariot, Hampi

Photograph: Hawinprinto

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Stone pillars and sculptural architecture at the Sun Temple in Konark

Konark Sun Temple, front view

Photograph: Vinayreddym

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Brihadisvara Temple in Thanjavur illuminated at dusk, with visitors in the courtyard

Brihadisvara Temple during Maha Shivaratri

Photograph: Rainer Halama; derivative by UnpetitproleX

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Ahilya Ghat and riverside buildings seen from the Ganges at Varanasi

Ahilya Ghat by the Ganges, Varanasi

Photograph: Ken Wieland; levels adjustment by Fountain Posters

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