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 15a. 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.
