Bhima Ratha, Rock-cut monument in Mahabalipuram, India
The Bhima Ratha features a rectangular structure with a curved roof, detailed pillars, and intricate carvings spread across its 42-foot length and 24-foot width.
Constructed during the Pallava dynasty between 630 and 680 AD, this monument represents the architectural transition from wooden temples to stone structures in South India.
The monument displays Dravidian architectural elements through its ornate columns, kudus designs, and shrines that reflect Hindu architectural traditions of Tamil Nadu.
Located 35 miles south of Chennai, the monument remains open for visitors who can examine both the exterior carvings and the incomplete interior chambers.
Despite bearing the name of Bhima from Mahabharata, this unfinished structure was never consecrated as a temple and maintains its original carved state from the 7th century.
Location: Kanchipuram district
GPS coordinates: 12.60889,80.18961
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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