Ganesha Ratha
Ganesha Ratha is a temple in Kancheepuram district, Tamil Nadu, India. It is one of ten rathas ("chariots") carved out of pink granite within the group of monuments of the Pallava Period at Mahabalipuram, a UNESCO-inscribed World Heritage Site since 1984. The ratha is an example of monolith Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late seventh century during the reign of King Mahendravarman I and his son Narasimhavarman I. Initially constructed with a Shiva Linga, it is now deified with a Ganesha deity after the linga was removed.
| Ganesha Ratha | |
|---|---|
Ganesha Ratha, front view | |
| Religion | |
| Affiliation | Hinduism |
| District | Kancheepuram district |
| Deity | Initially Shiva Linga now replaced by Ganesha |
| Location | |
| Location | Mahabalipuram |
| State | Tamil Nadu |
| Country | India |
| Architecture | |
| Creator | Mamalla |
| Completed | c. 650 |
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