When the Pandavan or the princes of Hastinapur along with their mother had been exiled, it is believed that they set up home in the forests. After some wandering they had come upon a cave where they decided to put up residence. It is this cave that must have been enclosed with in the rock that was used by the Pandavan. This connection with mythology has made the rock a very popular spot for both tourists and pilgrims alike. Currently there is no hollowed cave nor any cave like opening in the rock. The Pandavan rock is just one solid rock mass which at some time in the bygone era must have had an opening and provided living space. As such the rock rises up from the comparatively planer area all around.