Arjuna's Penance - Where legends come alive!

The Arjuna's Penance relief is believed to have been created during the Pallava dynasty, likely during the reign of King Narasimhavarman I (Mamalla) in the 7th century CE. The Pallavas were renowned for their rock-cut architecture and their patronage of art and sculpture. While the exact interpretation of the relief is debated, it's widely accepted that it depicts scenes from Hindu mythology. Some historians propose that the panel commemorates the Pallava's victory over the Chalukyas. Over centuries, the site faced natural weathering and exposure, but it has been preserved and maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), allowing visitors to appreciate its historical significance.