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The Awe-Inspiring Arjuna's Penance
Sep 10, 2013 Spiritual Adventures

The Awe-Inspiring Arjuna's Penance

Mamallapuram is known for its captivating stone carvings, and Arjuna’s Penance is one that is not to be missed. The giant relief carving depicts mythological deities and animals, including a nearly life-size family of traveling elephants . Two of the prominent figures in the 96 ft by 43 ft structure are theorized by myth-lovers to be the brave Arjuna and the revered god Siva. As the tale goes...

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