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Descent of the Ganges, Māmallapuram |
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| A scene carved into rocks near Māmallapuram, India, depicts the descent of the sacred river Ganges from the Himalayas. Following a natural crack in the rock, the carving is 6 m (20 ft) high and depicts gods, celestial beings, and animals gathered along the river’s path. The carvings date from the 7th century ad. | ||||||
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| Indian Art and Architecture; Ganges | ||||||
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