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Mahabalipuram Tourism
World famous for its shore temples, Mahabalipuram, was the second capital
of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram. 58 kilometres from Madras on the Bay
of Bengal, this tiny sea side village of Mahabalipuram, is set in a boulder
strewn landscape.
Tourists are drawn to this place by its miles of unspoiled beach and rock-cut
art. The sculpture of this place, is particularly interesting, because it
shows scenes of day-to- day life, in contrast to the rest of the state of
Tamil Nadu, where carvings generally depict gods and goddesses.
Mahabalipuram art is divided into four categories : open air bas reliefs,
structured temples, man-made caves and rathas ('chariots' carved from single
boulders, to resemble temples or chariots used in temple processions).
The famous Arjuna's Penance and the Krishna Mandapa, adorn massive rocks
near the centre of the village. The beautiful Shore Temple towers over the
waves, behind a protective breakwater. Sixteen manmade caves in different
stages of completion, are also seen scattered through the area.
Mahabalipuram Tourism
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