Possible Places of Contact in India Similar Motifs in Kanchipuram Temples Tiruvekha, exterior view. Tiruvekha: reverse reclining Vishnu on roof. Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, exterior view. Vaikuntha Perumal Temple, interior view. Vishnu on Garuda, second floor Vaikuntha Perumal Temple. Garuda carrying Vishnu, as seen in a reverse reclining position, on Adi Sesha. Bas relief near ceiling outside Garbhagriha, Vaikuntha Perumal Temple. The relief faces south. Garuda carrying Vishnu – detail. Chalukya Empire: Badami, Aihole, Pattadakal Orissa Vishnu carved on low rock croppings on the banks of the Brahmani River, Sarang Orissa. Notice the crossing of legs, like Vishnu carved on the ceiling in Aihole. Approximately 13 meters, c.8th century. Close up of face. Vishnu carved on low rock croppings on the banks of the Brahmani River, Sarang Orissa. Approximately 13 meters, c.8th century. Brahmani River, Dhenkanal dt Vishnu carved on low rock croppings on the banks of the Brahmani River, Sarang Orissa. Notice the crossing of legs, like Vishnu carved on the ceiling in Aihole. Approximately 13 meters, c.8th century. Carving of Brahma Carvings of conch shell and discus. Ravana shakes Mount Kailasa were Shiva and Parvati reside. Lintel, Lakaneshwar Temple, Bhubaneshwar. Notice the dancing Shiva on top. There is a striking similarity with a carving in Bantei Srei. Konarak A wheel in the chariot- shaped Sun Temple Carvings of women singing, dancing, and playing instruments. Icon of Surya. Icon of Surya. Brahmeshwar and Rajarani Temples, Bhubaneshwar