Mahabalipuram the historic money and sea port of Pallava Kings is famous for its south Indian Temple architecture.But right now it is really a sleepy village living on its previous glory and the tourist visitors. The sculptures and carvings are fascinating. Mahabalipuram can be recognized since the "city of 7 pagodas" for out of reliable stone had been carved beautiful rock Temples. 5 of your Temples are recognized as "Rathas" and on their walls the story of Hindu mythology continues to be lovingly carved out. One of the most popular of them is group of five Rathas. This ratha is dedicated to the five Pandava Princes and their consort-wife Draupadi. A group of Elephants one of these five meters lengthy acknowledged as "Arjuna Penance" is one of the most prominent function of this sculpture.