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Ornate perforated window and Madanikas, Salabhanjika meaning celestial damsels, on top of the pillars. Chennakeshava temple, Belur Royalty Free Stock Photo

Stone Sculpture of Beautiful Female (Madanikas) with selective focus. Royalty Free Stock Photo

Madanikas or Dancing girls, Hoysalesvara Temple, Halebid, Karnataka, 12th Century. Shiva temple.

Madanikas or Dancing girls, Hoysalesvara Temple, Halebid, Karnataka, 12th Century. Shiva temple. Hoysaleswara temple, also referred simply as the Halebidu temple, is a 12th-century Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva. It is the largest monument in Halebidu.