"On careful observation, it becomes apparent that the vyala figure which is found intact on two in situ pilasters in western chamber had been chopped off and the stone mass was recarved as lotus buds, as carved above and below. In several cases, the recessed corner originally featuring the vyala motif was modified and replaced with the repetitive flower bud chain. This replacement is identifiable by the difference in the execution of the later additions which are usually different in size and shapes from those carved originally."
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