Question
Write a note on Pallava Architecture and Chariot temples.

Answer

The Pallava kings built the chariot temples cut out of single rock in South India.
  • These temples are dedicated to the Pandavas.
  • The biggest is dedicated to Dharmaraj (Yudhistra) and the smallest one is dedicated to Draupadi.
  • The Kailashnath Temple of Kanchi dedicated to Lord Shiva and the Vaikunth Perumal temple in Tamilnadu dedicated to Lord Vishnu are best examples of architecture.
  • The Sun Temple of Konark in Odisha is a form of Chariot temple.

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