| Vishwanath
Temple (1627)
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Patan, Nepal |
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Built in 1627, Vishnavath temple honors the god Shiva. In keeping with the erotic imagery common to Shiva temples in India, the roof supports are decorated with erotic carvings. A stone linga is also enshrined inside the temple. Twin stone elephants, visible in image 2, guard the entrance.
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All images copyright 2001 Kaye Yeo Ahn
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