Inside the mandapa the walls have four large sculptured panels, which are finest examples of ancient craftsmanship. The delineation and modeling of the figures are remarkable. 
On the panel to your left is Lord Vishnu incarnated as Varaha raising goddess earth from the ocean. There is still hint a red color at the top of the panel.
Opposite to this is the panel showcasing Trivikrama overcoming the demon king Bali. 
At the rear are the two panels on either side of opening - Gajalakshmi seated on lotus and bathed by elephants, Durga with four arms.
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Hello Rajesh, the sculptures and carving are remarkable. Wonderful photos, thanks for sharing.
AWesome art!
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Wow , nice caves .
nice rock carvings...
your photos also good
thanks
Great place. I went here sometime in June this year and was spellbound by the precision architecture.
Brilliant pictures, as always.
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I wonder how long and how many men it took to dig and carve this beautiful temple!?
cool!
Another fascinating place!
Such beautiful carvings. Stunning entrance to the Temple.
Great images - and site!
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There is so much history involved in all of your photographs. You must love the subject matter. ❄
This must be another beuatiful place worth visiting.;) Your blog would make a wonderful travel guide.;))
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How wonderful. I'd so love to see it myself someday...
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The sculpture at the temples you show us is always so amazing to me.
What a great post and photos of a very interesting place -- a cave temple!! I love it! Wonderful captures as always, Rajesh! Hope you have a good week!
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Very impressive carvings, and excellent photos.
beautifully captured
Great captures Rajesh.
What wonderful old wall carvings!
How impressive and ancient! Once Asia was far more developped than Europe. Thanks for sharing your world.
The temple itself may have been carved from a rock face but the frontal columns are slender and delicate.
Very interesting place!
have seen ths but knwng the name now 1ly....truly ths place s one must see n our life...
Beautiful!!! Cathy
the carvings are wonderful. looks like a beautiful temple.
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Lovely that history can be captured on the walls of the caves.
7th century? I can't over how old some of these temples/carvings are! I especially like the one of Gajalakshmi being given an elephant bath1
smaller scale but just as impressive.
great caVes! ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Amazing craftsmanship. Thanks for sharing your world with us.
Really a spectacular art, beautiful photos.
The carvings in this temple are fantastic. They are in wonderful condition considering how old they are. You've captured them very well.
What an amazing monument!!!
As Mahabalipuram is near to my hometown so I have been there several times.You have not missed to capture a single shot as each and every structure and carvings are fantastic.
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Your country is incredibly rich in art an architecture. It's long history and diverse cultures all contribute to this richness. I hope every effort is made to protect this patrimony.
I think a detailed trip to Mahabalipuram takes a lot of time with all its cave temples and shrines.
Wonderful Rajesh. I know I repeat myself in comments on your posts, but I never cease to wonder at the remarkable art/worksmaship done so long ago. Thank you for sharing.
So much amazing detail in what looks like a small space.
Marvellous carvings!
Thank you all for appreciating te ancient sculptures.
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Splendid Temple, so interesting! Magnificent carvings!
Rock cut temples in Mahabs are amazing. This one of Varaha is superb.
Impressive carvings. Beautiful photos as always.
thanks for sharing this wonderful art
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Awesome art..superb pics..thank you Rajesh!
amazing !
where do you see all these things yaar? I go n see nothing. Maybe next time u do a shoot near Chennai, I can accompany you???
Beautiful post.
Amazing images. Its a place I would love to see.
Amazing carvings, Rajesh! This is India---with exhilarating treasures hiddn in the caves.
Stupendous shots! Thanks for sharing..
Thank you for all appreciating this gem.
Bhavana: You can sure accompany me next time.
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