The Kailash temple is larger than the Parthenon, and better preserved. It was cut out of a single rock starting from top to bottom (that was clever).
Standing within these stone walls takes you into another world. It is amazing what faith can inspire people to do...
The stone was covered with plaster which was painted in different colours, so the temple was a lot more colorful in its days of glory. Some of the plaster still remains in certain places, giving a glimpse of the grandeur that was...
The temple even has a balcony... :-)
The plaster still surviving has a hint of intricate, colourful designs... the parakeets seem to admire the sculptures up close!
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the parrots do brighten up the photo - where is this temple looks amazing
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