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The entrance to the cave has columns resting on seated lions, which is a typical
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The columns of the verandah, which have lion bases are a typical style of
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making a passage behind it for circumambulation. Only a small chamber has been carved at the centre, which has remained attached to the main rock. At the entrance, the curved
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General view of the entrance to the
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with human riders also, in addition to the lions. The pillars and
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has a carved deity. Ferocious looking lions are also carved.
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passage within the cave to go round the main shrine.
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