Nakula-Sahadev Ratha

Alternative Names
நகுல சகாதேவ இரதம்
नकुल-सहदेव रथ
Date
7th century CE
Work Type
temple / temple complex
Material/Technique
granite
Style/Period
Pallava

This apsidal Ratha is dedicated to Indra. It was named after the twin Pandava brothers born to Madri, Nakula and Sahadeva, who were also the fourth and fifth sons of Pandu.

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  • Elephant, Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Southeast view
    Exterior: Elephant on SE of Nakula-Sahaveda Ratha
  • Elephant, Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Southwest view
    Exterior: SW view of Elephant
  • Elephant, Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - South view
    Exterior: South view of Elephant
  • Five Ratha - North view
    Exterior: NW view of the five Rathas
  • Exterior: View of Lion to West of Draupadi Ratha, with partial view of Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha behind it
  • Arjuna Ratha - Exterior: east elevation
    Exterior: View from East, with partial views of Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha, Elpehant and Lion in background
  • Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Exterior: northeast view
    Exterior: View of the Ratha and elephant from North
  • Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - East view
    Exterior: View from East, with Elephant and partial view of Arjuna Ratha in foreground
  • Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Exterior: northeast elevation
    Exterior: View from North
  • Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Exterior: south elevation
    Exterior: View from SW, with view of (from left to right ) Nakula-Sahadeva, Elephant, Arjuna Rathas, and Draupadi Ratha in background
  • Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Exterior: southeast elevation
    Exterior: View from South, with view of Elephant
  • Nakula-Sahadeva Ratha - Exterior: west elevation
    Exterior: View from West
  • Five Rathas - Northeast view
    Exterior: NE view of the five Rathas
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