Panchapanadava rathas: Five different styles of temple architecture - Art & Culture

Q.  The  five  rathas,  popularly  called  as  the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies
- Published on 12 Aug 15

a. Five different styles of temple architecture
b. Five great Pallava kings
c. Five things one much achieve in life
d. None of the above

ANSWER: Five different styles of temple architecture
 
The second stage of Pallava architecture is represented by the monolithic rathas and mandapas found at Mamallapuram. Narasimhavarman I took the credit for these wonderful architectural monuments. The five rathas, popularly called as the Panchapanadava rathas, signifies five different styles of temple architecture.

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