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Central dome in the rangamandape in the Vimalavasthi temple. The rangamandape is a thirteenth century addition to the temple. Sixteen vidyldevis and sixteen vidyadharu are part of the embellishment of the dome which is 25 ft in diameter and less than 30 ft in height, from the floor to the apex. The dome is shaped like a lotus flower and is composed of eleven circular courses and a long circular padmafila, the pendant of the lotus.
Notes 1. Catalogue in the Indian Section in the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
p. 38. 2. Myths and Symbols in Indian Art and Civilization, p. 71. 3. For a comprehensive discussion, see Gorakshakar, S.V. Ed. Animals in In
dian Art. 4. Miller, B.S. Ed. Exploring India's Sacred Art, p. 23. 5. See Fergusson, J. Tree and Serpent Worship. 6. Indian Sculpture, p. 42. 7. Ibid. 8. Ibid.
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