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Ajuna's Penance, from the seventh century, in Mahabalipuram, India
This is Ajuna's Penance in Mahabalipuram, India. It is a massive relief sculpture carved out of tan stone. At the right side of the photo is a huge elephant. Surrounding the elephant are dozens of figures in all sorts of poses. Some kneel; others leap and... Photograph by Margery H. Freeman
