Garbhagriha (Inner Sanctum)
Garbhagriha
The garbhagriha is a small chamber carved out of the stone at the rear of the cave. Only the pedestal of the main idol remains. It is believed that a statue of Maha Vishnu once stood on this pedestal.
Notice the smaller pedestals on the sides. It is likely that these carried two female figures, the consorts of Vishnu.
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