Krishna Mandapam
Short Overview:
The largest cave-cut Hindu temple in Mahabalipuram is Krishna Mandapam. This is the biggest among the Mandapams and is dedicated to Lord Krishna, a famous legend who has been the figure of many mythological stories. The sculptures inside this Mandapam beautifully picturise the myth of Lord Krishna during his brave and energetic adulthood. He lifted the huge mount govardhara in elder to provide shelter for his people and their animals from the rain. Lord Indra, god of rain poured rain continuously due to his wrath. The shepherd community, namely Gokulas was shopped and thanked lord Indra once a year for his showers of blessings.
Long Overview:
The largest cave-cut Hindu temple in Mahabalipuram is Krishna Mandapam. It is also one of the oldest structures in Mahabalipuram. This structure is cut in diorite, above the temple there are located enormous boulders. Close next to it is located one of the most amazing ancient artworks of world - Arjuna's Penance, entrance of the temple has six columns, five columns are adorned with horned lions. Further inside there are more columns, temple is closely linked to the local legend about Lord Indra - god of rain and Lord Krishna, Krishna Mandapam Mahabalipuram is the biggest amongst the other Mahabalipuram Mandapams and it is devoted to Lord Krishna. Sculptures in the Krishna Mandapam Mahabalipuram express courageous and energetic adulthood of Lord Krishna. In order to give shelter and protect people and animal from the rain Lord Krishna lifted giant mount Govardhra. Lord Indra, god of rain poured rain a lot on the people because of his anger. Stunning pastoral life of animals and people are portrayed beautifully inside the Krishna Mandama Mahabalipuram.
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