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Photographs of architecture and scenery in Gujarat and Rajputana (1874)

Murray, C, Burgess, James, 1832-1916 · Calcutta : Bourne & Shepherd · leaf 29

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mostbeautiful, a large majority would, I think, give their vote in favour of the more modern one, which is richand exuberant In ornament to an extent not easily conceived by one not familiar with the usual forms ofHindu architecture. The difference between the two is much the same that exists… … Temple of Vimabsah.—Scale 50 ft. 10 i in.From Fergussons Architecture, vol. ii. p. 613.I The plan of the temple of Vimalasah will be easily understood from the annexed woodcut, and it willalso suffice to explain the general arrangements of Jaina temples, which, though of very great variety in size,…

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