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The Five Rathas
Pancha Rathas (also known as Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas), a monument complex at Mahabalipuram is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. The complex was carved during the reign of King Narasimhavarman I (630–668 AD): the idea of realising monolithic buildings, an innovation in Indian architecture, is attributed to this ruler. The group of rathas were executed as models of South Indian temples and were not consecrated or blessed, hence were not used for worship.
The Five Rathas
Pancha Rathas (also known as Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas), a monument complex at Mahabalipuram is an example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. The complex was carved during the reign of King Narasimhavarman I (630–668 AD): the idea of realising monolithic buildings, an innovation in Indian architecture, is attributed to this ruler. The group of rathas were executed as models of South Indian temples and were not consecrated or blessed, hence were not used for worship.