Temples Carved from One Stone
By Radiocity Team
Published Jul 01, 2025
Kailasa Temple – Ellora, India
Carved from a single basalt rock in the 8th century, this massive temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and took decades to complete.
Varaha Cave Temple – Mahabalipuram
A 7th-century Pallava creation carved from granite, depicting Vishnu in his boar (Varaha) incarnation.
Ratha Temples – Mahabalipuram
These chariot-shaped temples are monoliths sculpted from large rocks, each dedicated to different deities from the Mahabharata.
Masroor Rock Cut Temple – Himachal
A cluster of 15 monolithic rock-cut shrines carved from a single sandstone rock in the Himalayan foothills.
Lomas Rishi Cave – Bihar
One of India’s earliest examples of rock-cut architecture, this cave was carved into a single rock in the 3rd century BCE.
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Ganesha Ratha – Mahabalipuram
A rectangular monolithic temple with fine carvings, it’s dedicated to Lord Shiva, though it now houses a Ganesha idol.
Undavalli Caves – Andhra Pradesh
Though multi-storied, the primary sanctum and many elements are carved from a single hill rock, showcasing Gupta architecture.
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