This is a group of sixteen colossal monoliths in Chandrapur city, eastern Maharashtra. The regional legends state that these were a part of a plan to build a massive Hindu temple complex near here with the colossi a part of the artwork. However, the temple was never built. The sixteen monoliths are:
<ul><li>Two versions of Ganesha</li>
<li>Two versions of Ganga goddess</li>
<li>Two versions of Mahadeva (Shiva)</li>
<li>Two versions of Hanuman</li>
<li>One of Annapurna goddess</li>
<li>One of Kali goddess</li>
<li>One of Kurma (Vishnu)</li>
<li>One of Matsya (Vishnu)</li>
<li>One of Bhima (Mahabharata legend)</li>
<li>One of Rawana (incomplete Ramayana legend)</li>
<li>One of Nandi</li>
<li>One of Sesha</li></ul>
These reflect two each dedicated to Shaivism, Vishnuism, Shaktism, Hanuman, Hindu Epics, Vahanas and Rivers. The site is now midst  of the city and an industrial complex.
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