Dreams in Stone, Temple of Halebid, Mysore State.

[Original caption] Dreams in Stone, Temple of Halebid, Mysore State. Two most remarkable temples are here, the smaller of the two, star-shaped with 16-points, had a porch that from base to top was carved with sculptures of the best Indian art. The larger temple stands on a terrace. Some of the black pillars in the inner part of it have a dazzling polish are are carved with a minute elaboration of detail which is one of the most marvelous exhibitions of human labour, even in the patient East. [end]