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Hindu art and architecture before 1300 final

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This document provides an overview of Hindu art and architecture in India before 1300 CE. It features images of early temples built for Vishnu at Deogarh from around 500 CE and sculptures from the Elephanta Caves near Mumbai dating to 550-557 CE. Later examples shown include the Kailasanatha Temple constructed at Ellora between 757-783 CE, as well as the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple from Khajuraho from around 1004-1035 CE, known for its intricate carvings. Sculptures from the seventh century Great Relief at Mamallapuram and an eleventh century metal sculpture of Shiva Nataraja are also highlighted.

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Hindu Art And Architecture Before 1300
Vishnu Temple, Deogarh, c. 500.
Vishnu Laying on this Serpent, from the Vishnu Temple at Deogarh.
Overview of Elephanta Caves, c. 550-557.
Sadashiva, from interior of Cave I, Elephanta.
Kailasanatha Temple, view of roof, Ellora, c. 757-783 (Source Nancy Eder).
Kailasanatha Temple, at Ellora, c. 757-787.
Kandariya Mahadeva Temple, Khajuraho, c. 1004-1035.
Carvings on the exterior of Kandariya Mahadeva Temple.
Detail of Maithuna from the Kandariya Mahadeva Temple. Detail of Maithuna.
Great Relief, Mamallapuram, c. 630-728.
Great Relief, detail of cleft, Mamallapuram.
Shiva Nataraja, eleventh century, copper alloy.
Metal image in worship. (Source Lotus Sculpture)

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