It is Descent of the Ganges, also known locally as Arjuna’s Penance. Carved on two monolithic rock boulders, this giant open-air rock relief stands tall at 29 metres by 13 meters, depicting the legendary story of the descent of the sacred river Ganges from the heavens to earth, led by the legendary king Bhagiratha. It is one of India’s best rock-cut sculptures, showcasing the architectural and artistic prowess of the Pallava Dynasty, which ruled from the 4th to the 9th centuries. The sculptures