Earlier you saw the Varaha Gudi (Varaha Mandap) from early in the reign of Pallava, Mahendravarman (571-630 ce). In addition to other fabulous caves, he commissioned carvings into the side of mountains, combining creativity and artistic excellence.
In this Krishna Mandap, relief carvings in a cave-like slot cut in the mountain, pays tribute to Krishna lifting Mount Govardhan. The shallow cave is infused with warm light, bringing to life the villagers of Gokul huddled under the mountain.
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