A weathered sandstone temple pediment carved in relief with dense tiers of figures, including warriors, horses and two large spoked wheels. A small green fern grows from the top of the stone. The carving appears to show a chariot battle scene, with chariot wheels at lower left and right. No people are physically present in the scene; the figures are carved relief. - Nithyanandapedia

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A weathered sandstone temple pediment carved in relief with dense tiers of figures, including warriors, horses and two large spoked wheels. A small green fern grows from the top of the stone. The carving appears to show a chariot battle scene, with chariot wheels at lower left and right. No people are physically present in the scene; the figures are carved relief.

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