Outer view of Pancha Rathas, (also known as Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas) Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is an example of monolithic Indian roc

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Outer view of Pancha Rathas, (also known as Five Rathas or Pandava Rathas) Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is an example of monolithic Indian rock - cut architecture, dating from the late 7th century, it is attributed to the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I (630–680 Ar) of the Pallava Kingdom. UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.

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