India: An elephant image with an elaborate howdah atop its back in the 17th century Shri Chandreshwar Bhutnath temple, Paroda, near Margao, Goa

A temple has stood on top of Chandranath Hill for over 1500 years, but the present temple dates from the 17th century. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu deities Chandreshwar, an incarnation of Lord Shiva, and Bhutnath, the lord of ghosts.

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