History of Indian and Eastern Architecture v1.c19.s4.32

v1.c19.s4.32

The next is known as Arjuna's rath, and is a small copy of Dharmarâja's—the last to the southwards—the only difference being that Arjuna's is very much smaller than the other, measuring 11 ft. 6 in. by 16 ft. in plan, and 20 ft. in height. A cell has been excavated inside, only 4 ft. 6 in. by 5 ft., but it contains no image; the figures on the outside walls, however, seem to show that it was dedicated to Siva. It is cracked from top to bottom, and part of the finial has fallen off. The roofs of the lower and first stories are ornamented with those ranges of little simulated cells which became the distinguishing characteristics of Dravidian architecture, and it is surmounted by an octagonal dome which is an equally universal feature of the style.