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Black-and-white photograph of a towering South Indian temple gopuram covered in tiers of carved sculptures, figures and stucco deities, topped by a row of small finials and a lion-like ornament on the summit. In the foreground at right, a stone colonnade with pillars stands on a paved courtyard, and two small figures are visible near the base of the gateway. The left edge shows part of another temple structure. The scene is an archival view of a temple complex with no ritual activity or identifiable persons in focus.

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