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MAHABALIPURAM: A SAGA OF GLORY TO TRIBULATIONS
Mahabalipuram, a world heritage site, also famous as the sixth century centre of Pallava art and architecture in South India, was also a seaport right

India Seashell Museum&The man who turned his house into a maritime heritage museum
India Seashell Museum is the largest seashell museum in India and is located at Mahabalipuram, a famous tourist destination of South India, just 60 kms

Mahabalipuram Beach
Locally referred to as Mamallapuram, Mahabalipuram is located at a distance of about 58 km from Chennai. The historical town of Mahabalipuram has made it

Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa
(Cave Temple; also known as Yampuri) is an example of Indian rock-cut architecture dating from the late 7th century, of the Pallava dynasty. It is a rock-cut cave temple

Was Mahabalipuram a city under the sea? Who are the deities inside the Mahabalipuram Temple?
Many think that the Shore temple Mahabalipuram suffered from a great flood between 10,000 and 13,000 BCE. Controversial historian Graham Hancock is one of the

Mahabalipuram Temples: Visit These 10 Breathtakingly Beautiful South Indian Souls In 2023
The once busy port of the ancient city of Mahabalipuram is today considered one of the most popular and beautiful towns of Tamil Nadu. Mahabalipuram

Facts about Brihadeeswara Temple
Some lesser-known facts regarding Brihadeeswara Temple mentioned below: – The actual name of the deity present in the temple was Rajarajeshwar. Later, Marathas gave the

What is Brihadeeswara Temple
Brihadeeswara Temple is a world-renowned Hindu temple located in Thanjavur of Tamil Nadu state. The temple is devoted to Lord Shiva. It is also known

Mahabalipuram Temple- 15 Incredible Facts You Should Know
Mahabalipuram Temple is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is also known as the Shore Temple. The whole structure is constructed using granite. This

History of Mahabalipuram- PART 2
Arjuna’s Penance or Descent of the Ganga–Its Interpretation: ● This 7th century AD masterpiece of sculpture carved by Maandhaatar is 25 metres in length and

History of Mahabalipuram-PART 1
History of Mahabalipuram: ● The history of Mahabalipuram dates back to 2000 years. ● It was a flourishing seaport even at the beginning of the

Mahabalipuram: An Architectural Extravaganza
The second India-China informal summit took place at Mahabalipuram (a UNESCO World Heritage Site) in Tamil Nadu, near Chennai between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and

25 Important Points about Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, India
In this article, we will discuss about Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, India which was once a Centre point in South India. Now a days, it

What Makes the Architecture of Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Special?
The first stone structure that the Pallava dynasty started working on was the Shore Temple. There are many amazing structures in the region, but what

History of Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram
Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Located 60km (37mi) off Chennai, Mahabalipuram (or as commonly called Mamallapuram) is revered as the temple city of South India. It has