Five Rathas (Pancha Rathas) - Tourist attraction in Mahabalipuram - Chengalpattu, India

Part of ancient history you should not miss. If you are a history buff and live in the past and adore them then this is definitely the place for you. Seeing them brings back memories of school days when you read about them in the history books and have to learn about them for tests. Really seeing them you cannot think they are so old and people of those eras without modern technology can carve such beautiful stuff. And the mystery behind why they did it. Must visit. All the heritage sites of Mahabalipuram are a must visit. So take your time and enjoy them. You can buy your tickets from this place which will allow you to enter all the ancient sites in the city. So keep your tickets carefully with you.

Excellent place to witness the architecture marvel. The ticket is priced at 40/- per person. Well maintained spot. Hope tourist don't litter and spoil the place. I believe it's better to put some restrictions on entering inside or touching or standing on monuments.

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It is stunning. And to think it's so old. For me, it left a deeper mark than the numerous more recent temples in the zone. The only problems were 1) that you had to buy a ticket for this, and another 2 sites, even if you didn't want to visit them, and 2) that there were so many people, that in each of my photos, there were other people's kids!

Five Rathas is in Mahabalipuram, hardly 1km from Mahabalipuram beach and shore temple. You can take ticket worth 40/-(Indian nationals) but 600/-(for others, too high). Remember, with the same ticket you could visit all archeological monuments(shore temple, Arjuna Penchant etc). People may confused and chance of taking seperate tickets as the counters are everywhere infront of each place. There are 8 rathas at Mahabalipuram, out of which 5 are named after the 'Pandavas' (five brothers) of Mahabharata and one after Draupadi(Their's wife). The five rathas that can be seen are Dharmaraja Ratha, Bhima Ratha, Arjuna Ratha, Draupadi Ratha and Nakul Sahadev Ratha. This place(named as mamallapuram ) was ruled by Pallavas in 6th and 9thh century CE and created this at that time. It is an evidence of high quality Indian architecture and craftsmanship at olden days where rest of the world has fighting for land. The rathas were hidden in the sand until excavated by the British 200 years ago.

Pancha Rathas or Five Rathas is a good example of monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture. Its part of UNESCO World heritage sites. Very good free parking available near to this. We can enjoy a good time here with friends and family. Common Entry ticket Rs40 per person

This is a 7th century AD architecture of Bharat. The five ratha temples belong to the Pandava brothers- Yudishthir, Bheema, Arjun, Nakul and Sahdeva, and Their wife Draupadi- the Panchaali (five-husbanded). The Panch Rathas complex was built under Narsimhavarman I of the Pallava dynasty some time between the 7th and 8th centuries. The best part is the Online ticketing just at a scan of QR code. Once paid the same tickets downloaded on your phone is good to be flashed at all the other archeological structures now well guarded under the UNESCO and archeological survey of India.

At Pancha Rathas in Mahabalipuram, history comes to life in a breathtaking display of rock-cut architecture. The five Rathas, each carved from a single rock, are a visual marvel. The picturesque setting adds to the charm, creating a memorable experience. The affordable entry fee of 40 rupees covers access to other nearby attractions, making it a worthwhile and reasonable visit despite the heat.