The Arjuna’s Penance bas-reliefs are constructed in the middle of the 7th century. These carvings are included among the world’s largest bas-reliefs. The dimensions of these stone carvings are approximately 28 m long and 12 m high. The subjects of these bas-reliefs are either the Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna’s Penance.
The reliefs are explained in the Panchatantra and show the run of the Ganges from the mountains of Himalaya. The fissure in the rocks is possibly the most renowned part of thefresco. The fresco depicts a famous legend which is related to ancient Hindu mythology. According to the legends, on this earth King Bhagirath prayed a lot for bringing the Ganges down on earth from heaven. He wants to do so for the purification of his ancestors’ souls. But his plan is skewed when he came to know that the flood by Ganges will inundate the earth. So he prayed to Lord Shiva in order to convince him for holding the great river.
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The Arjuna’s Penance bas-reliefs are also famous for its cave temple. This small temple is located on the left side of the carving. The name of this cave temple is Pancha Pandava Mandapa. The Arjuna’s Penance also depicts the story of the five Pandava brothers. The story is related to severe austerities by Arjuna in order to get Shiva’s weapon. The word ‘penance’ in Hindu mythology gives the meaning of ‘give to get’. The fresco tells the story of spiritual blackmail by Arjuna in order to acquire some super powers.
The area is taken as a symbol to the greatness of the Pallavas. Both the stories related to area depicts this as the river Ganges is a symbol of purity and the brave Arjuna is symbolic to heroism. So this world renowned ancient site is very famous among the tourists who are seeking for spirituality and holiness.
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