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This image was taken at Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu state of India on 14th November, 2025. This is the famous monolithic rock elephant. Camera Canon R5 with Double fish-eye lens. ISO 640, shutter speed 1/3200 sec, f/13, focal length 5mm, exposure bias -2. The RAW image was first processed in Adobe Camera Raw and then converted to square image in EOS VR Utility.

Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas), this tourist attraction at Mahabalipuram features five monolithic rock-cut temples, each carved from a single stone, showcasing incredible craftsmanship and detail. The well-maintained site offers a fascinating glimpse into South India's ancient history and the architecture is great. Further details are available at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pancha_Rathas.