The Pancha Rathas are monolithic rock-cut structures located at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) in Tamil Nadu, built by the Pallavas in the 7th century CE. Each ratha is carved from a single large piece of granite. The Draupadi Rath is the smallest of the five, resembling a hut with a square base and a roof, and is dedicated to Goddess Durga.
Which of the following Rath temples is the smallest?
Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2011 · Topic: Architecture in Ancient India (Early Pallava Architecture: Rathas and Mandapas at Mahabalipuram)
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