Ganesha Ratha, Rock-cut temple in Mahabalipuram, India
The Ganesha Ratha temple features three tiers adorned with intricate carvings, rectangular layout, and a columned verandah guarded by stone sculptures.
Initially constructed in the seventh century during King Mahendravarman I reign, the temple changed from Shiva worship to Ganesha dedication in the 1880s.
The temple contains 18 inscriptions in Grantha and Nāgarī scripts, documenting historical references and religious texts about Narasimhavarman I and Shiva.
The temple stands 20 feet long by 11.5 feet wide externally, with an internal chamber measuring 7 by 4 feet for worship ceremonies.
The structure represents a complete rock-cut temple carved from pink granite, based on an original wooden prototype from the Pallava Period.
Location: Kanchipuram district
GPS coordinates: 12.61840,80.19250
Latest update: March 3, 2025 19:26
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