temple located east directly south victory way pre dates post dates built century hindu temple period temple dedicated unique types female sculptures images temple interpreted built reign father ruled temple dilapidated state elements lying scattered embankment elements restoration work carried chinese team restoration project sponsored temple reopened late location temple located northeast ancient capital east gate directly south victory way pre dates post dates road temple opposite metres east gate away metres bridge built carved stones temple ruins vicinity bridge river flowing beneath view shifting nature course river history temple reconstructed basis elements temple randomly lying site restoration chinese team restoration project sponsored originally temple partly built century reign king structures reign temple built hindu kings 11th 12th centuries predominantly hindu deities representation images interpreted built reign father ruled features built plan linked entrance hall similar hindu temples built india particularly temple towers cardinal signs entrance east raised bridge long hall links central chamber temple elegant flower decorations temple consists central tower attached achieved chamber small size libraries southern northern sides enclosed compound wall towers east raised causeway leads river sculptures depict fairly good condition main deity temple sculptures temple totally time ceiling collapsed led deterioration lotus posture flanked entrance door leads incomplete eastern oriented western direction roof second lateral southern extension fully restored main figure cross legged posture seated high platform flanked carvings interpreted king figure umbrella cover tree carvings depicting episodes life seen northern door eastern notable bass relief heroine epic seated posture altar flanked female small monkey form carved sitting posture facing offering ring wall built stones temple existed past disappeared temple dilapidated state elements lying scattered embankment elements restoration project initiated temple reopened late fully accessible
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