A tall tiered stone temple tower built of pale sandstone rises above green tree foliage under a blue sky with white clouds. The stepped superstructure has arched niches, ornate carved medallions and a latticed stone window, topped by a rounded dome finial and a slender trident-like spire. A thatched roof edge sits in the lower right corner. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A tall tiered stone temple tower built of pale sandstone rises above green tree foliage under a blue sky with white clouds. The stepped superstructure has arched niches, ornate carved medallions and a latticed stone window, topped by a rounded dome finial and a slender trident-like spire. A thatched roof edge sits in the lower right corner. No people are visible.

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