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The Structural Temples of Gujarat The ceiling of the dome contains several decorative sculptures. It is adorned with floral and lotus petal designs with a highly carved pendant in the centre. It is shaped like the bud of a lotus. APPR. has given its graphic description. Therein it recommends to decorate it with figures of Kirtimukhas, Gāndharvas, Kinnaras, vidyadharas, and Surasundaris, Nāgas, scenes etc. 69
The walls (maņdovara), pillars, ceilings etc. of the Caulukyan temples are found decorated with several floral designs and sculpture of demi-gods, guardians of regents and figures of Gāndharvās, kinnaras, Vidyadharas and heavenly damsels.
62. APPR. CLXXXIX. 9-16.
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