Depiction of the descent of the river Ganga from heaven in the form of relief sculpture on rock is at
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The depiction of the descent of the river Ganga from heaven is a famous relief sculpture found on a large rock face at Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) in Tamil Nadu. This magnificent relief, sometimes referred to as ‘Arjuna’s Penance’ or ‘Descent of the Ganges’, is a significant example of Pallava art from the 7th century. It illustrates a mythological tale involving Shiva, Bhagiratha, and the Ganga river.