A close-up photograph of a weathered stone wall carved with dense, intricate floral and scrolling patterns in low relief. At the centre, a small carved figure with a raised arm and a crown-like head appears, partly stained with dark brown discolouration. No people are visible. - Nithyanandapedia

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A close-up photograph of a weathered stone wall carved with dense, intricate floral and scrolling patterns in low relief. At the centre, a small carved figure with a raised arm and a crown-like head appears, partly stained with dark brown discolouration. No people are visible.

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A photograph of a carved bas-relief on a sandstone temple wall, showing a single female figure in an elaborate crown and tall ornamented headdress within an arched frame of scrolling foliage. She holds a lotus-like object near her chest and wears a beaded necklace and layered garments, with a seated or kneeling posture below. The stone is weathered with reddish staining at the left edge.

Close-up photograph of a bas-relief carving on a weathered sandstone wall, showing a large winged figure with outstretched arms and an ornate elaborate headdress, surrounded by smaller carved figures and swirling wave-like patterns on the right. The stone is pale grey with faint remnants of reddish pigment. Carved figures on the left appear to be in a battle or procession scene. No physical people are present; the scene is an ancient temple relief.

A weathered sandstone bas-relief wall carved with seated and standing figures amid scalloped, flame-like foliage motifs, at what appears to be an ancient temple site. The central seated figure wears a tall crown and elaborate necklaces and is set within an arched niche. Flanking figures are also seated in niches, and lower registers show standing and seated carved figures with headdresses. Stone is stained and worn, with dark discoloration at the top. No living people are visible.

A close photograph of a weathered grey stone relief carving on a temple wall. A carved deity figure lies horizontally across the panel with a trident-shaped weapon raised diagonally above it, a small crescent or moon-like motif on the head area, and bangled or ornamented arms. The carving is worn and dusty, with a dark stain near one edge. No physical people are visible.

A carved stone relief on a weathered wall shows a seated multi-armed deity figure within an arched niche, with a tall crown, a central face and several arms folded in a meditative posture. Scalloped foliage or lotus-like patterns surround the niche on both sides. The carving is in low relief on sandstone with worn surface texture. No living people are present.

A carved bas-relief on an ancient stone wall. Two figures with crowned headdresses stand side by side, each with arms raised, flanked by stylized bird-like wings and a wide scalloped background of carved foliage. Above, carved architectural niches and shrine-like forms frame the scene. The carving is weathered and shallow, with some dark staining on the upper stone. No people are present, only sculpted figures.

Photograph of carved sandstone bas-relief at an Angkor-style temple wall. A tall standing apsara figure in a crown and jewelled headdress, with a flowing skirt and draped scarf, is set in a niche framed by ornate foliate and scroll carving. To the left, a smaller apsara stands with arms raised to her head beside a carved window with colonnettes. Weathered stone, moss-stained base blocks and a banded plinth with rosette motifs fill the frame. No people are visible.

A photograph of a carved stone relief covering a temple wall, showing dense low-relief figures in a pale grey-green stone. Scenes of processions, horse-drawn chariots, soldiers and elephants fill the panels, with a central figure seated on a raised dais. The stone shows weathering and cracks, and the lighting is soft and even across the surface. No people are visible in the scene.

A photograph of a large carved stone bas-relief wall. Dense rows of carved figures in procession and combat fill the left and centre, including figures on horseback or riding elephants, some carrying weapons and shields, while the right side fades into shallower, less distinct carving. The stone is weathered grey with faint ochre and reddish traces. No living people are visible.

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