The Bhatkal Khetpai Temple
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Bhatkal Sculptures from Khetpai Narayan Temple

This is a unique temple in coastal Karnataka in which contemporary social life of commoners during the 14th century is depicted on its walls.

1. Woman with a mirror
2. Preparation for quail fight
3. A couple in conversation
4. Snake charmer
5. Wrestlers
6. Fighting with a tiger
7. A nobleman and his bodyguard
8. Punishing wife's paramour

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