Placed in a sandy land, the five chariots (Panch Rathas) are named after the five Pandava brothers. Although they are not completed, but even these incomplete structures provide you with a mesmerizing view into the past. The five chariots are so well crafted that it seems as if they are trying to show off their architectural brilliance. All five structures are carved out of a single pieces of rock that underlines the fact that, even without super technology, the people in that era were highly skilled and crafty. These shrines are an epitome of perfect and precise planning. The dome-shaped tower found on some of the temples here, became an inspiration and example for other South Indian temples.
The five Rathas (Pancha Rathas) are five monolithic pyramidal structures named after the five Pandavas and their wife Draupadi. The five rathas are Draupadi’s Ratha, Arjuna’s Rath, Nakul – Sahadev’s Rath, Bhima Rath and Dharamraja Yudhistar’s Rath. These are very beautiful structures.
Draupadi's Rath is a simple structure in the shape of a hut, stands at the entrance gate. This rath is dedicated Goddess Durga. Next chariot is Arjuna's Rath dedicated to Lord Siva. Nakul-Sahadev Rath is in front of the Arjuna's rath. This is a double decored building, dedicated to Lord Indra – the God of Rain. Bhima's rath faces west and it measures 42 ft in length, 24ft in width and 25ft in height. Dharmaraja rath is named after the eldest Pandava brother Dharmaraja Yuddhishtira. This rath is the largest one among the Rathas.
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