Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pancha Rathas, a monument complex filled with impressive monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Five seventh-century monoliths representing chariots stand in the complex, and you can walk into them like buildings. When you go, look for the Dharmaraja Ratha, a pyramidal structure adorned with elegant carvings. On its east side, the structure features Indra, the demigod of rain and storms. Elsewhere, find the huge monolithic sculpture of an elephant. Consider hiring a guide to escort you around the monuments and provide some historical background. Choose to start, finish, or center your holiday on a trip to Pancha Rathas by using our Mahabalipuram trip planner.
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If you are lucky to have good guide than he will describe fully, our guide took 1200 INR but after visiting the place we read it and got to know what we missed to observe during visit as guide was...
If you are lucky to have good guide than he will describe fully, our guide took 1200 INR but after visiting the place we read it and got to know what we missed to observe during visit as guide was... more »
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Marvellous If u are interested in Ancient Architect. It is in same campus with lots of plain ground. You would love it. Simply love it.
Marvellous If u are interested in Ancient Architect. It is in same campus with lots of plain ground. You would love it. Simply love it. more »
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