Descent_of_the_ganges_(mahabalipuram)

Bas relief - Descent of the Ganges

Relief detail

Descent of the Ganges at Mahabalipuram, in the Tamil Nadu state India, is one of a group of monuments that were designated as a World Heritage Site since 1984.Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. Retrieved on 2007-03-03. It is a giant open-air relief carved of the a monolithic rock. The monuments and sanctuaries were built by the Pallava kings in the 7th and 8th centuries. The legend depicted in the relief is the story of the descent of the sacred river Ganga to earth from the heavens led by Bhagirata. The waters of Ganges are believed to possess supernatural powers.The descent of the Ganges and Arjuna\'s Penance are portrayed in stone at the Pallava heritage siteThe Descent of the Ganges - Story of Bhagirata. Retrieved on 2007-03-03.

See also

• Arjuna\'s Penance
• Varaha Cave Temple
• Shore Temple
• Pancha Rathas

Notes

External links

• Photos of the site

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