Mamallapuram - Arjuna's Penance

Next up was The Descent of the Ganges (also known as ‘Arjuna’s Penance’) probably the most spectacular of all the monuments and one of the largest rock relief carvings in the world at 27m long and 10m high. The carvings tell many stories of Hindu myths including the triumph of good over evil and all the effort needed to bring the Ganges from the heavens to earth.Read more