Rath temples of Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of Narasinghvarman I. There are about nine monolithic temples at Mahabalipuram. They are the unique contribution of the Pallavas to Indian art. The monolithic temple are called locally as Rath (chariot) as they resemble the processional chariots a temple. The five Rathas, the best of all monolithic temple, are hewn out of a huge boulder.

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Rath temples of Mahabalipuram were built in the reign of Narasinghvarman I. There are about nine monolithic temples at Mahabalipuram. They are the unique contribution of the Pallavas to Indian art. The monolithic temple are called locally as Rath (chariot) as they resemble the processional chariots a temple. The five Rathas, the best of all monolithic temple, are hewn out of a huge boulder.

Rajaraja I the Chola Kings conquered Ceylon (Sinhal) first. Rajaraja began his career by the conquest of the Chera country. He defeated Chera king Bhaskara Ravivarman, whose fleet he destroyed in the port of Kandalur. He also seized Pandya Amara Bhujanga and captured the port of Vilinam. By his campaign against the Singhalees he annexed northern Ceylon, building a number of stone temples in the Ceylonese capital Polonnaruva.

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Rajaraja I the Chola Kings conquered Ceylon (Sinhal) first. Rajaraja began his career by the conquest of the Chera country. He defeated Chera king Bhaskara Ravivarman, whose fleet he destroyed in the port of Kandalur. He also seized Pandya Amara Bhujanga and captured the port of Vilinam. By his campaign against the Singhalees he annexed northern Ceylon, building a number of stone temples in the Ceylonese capital Polonnaruva.

Gopuram is not a feature of north Indian temple architecture. In the north, the Shikhara remains the most prominent element of the temple and the gateway is usually modest. In the south, enclosure walls were built around the whole complex and along these walls, ideally set along the east-west and north-south axes, elaborate and often magnificent gateway called Gopurams led the devotees into the sacred courtyard.

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Gopuram is not a feature of north Indian temple architecture. In the north, the Shikhara remains the most prominent element of the temple and the gateway is usually modest. In the south, enclosure walls were built around the whole complex and along these walls, ideally set along the east-west and north-south axes, elaborate and often magnificent gateway called Gopurams led the devotees into the sacred courtyard.

The famous Kailash temple is located at Ellora. The Kailash temple is notable for its vertical excavation- carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.

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The famous Kailash temple is located at Ellora. The Kailash temple is notable for its vertical excavation- carvers started at the top of the original rock, and excavated downward. The traditional methods were rigidly followed by the master architect which could not have been achieved by excavating from the front.

The famous idol of Gomateshwar and famous Jain temple is situated at Sravanbelgola. From Mangalore to Karkala is the Jain temple and the giant statue of lord Gomateshwara. This nude statue of Bhagban Bahubali attracts thousands of foreign visitors because of its beautiful carvings. The statue is situated on top of a rock in the centre of the town, so one needs to take up the flight of rocky steps to reach the statue.

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The famous idol of Gomateshwar and famous Jain temple is situated at Sravanbelgola. From Mangalore to Karkala is the Jain temple and the giant statue of lord Gomateshwara. This nude statue of Bhagban Bahubali attracts thousands of foreign visitors because of its beautiful carvings. The statue is situated on top of a rock in the centre of the town, so one needs to take up the flight of rocky steps to reach the statue.