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Tourist Attractions in Mahabalipuram

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Mahabalipuram tourist attraction, India can be expressed as a world heritage. Mahabalipuram is also called as Mamallapuram and is sited in Tamil Nadu. This name is believed to have acquired from the demon king Mahabali. Another belief was that this name is acquired from the Pallava king Mamalla.

Mahabalipuram tourist attractions include numerous historic monuments of the 7th and 9the century. One of the popular monuments is the Shore Temple. This temple looks mesmerizing in moonlight and this historical city was crowned by UNESCO as world heritage site.

Mahabalipuram tourist attractions comprise the monuments that are monolithic and rock-cut. These represent the phases of Dravidian architecture where the Buddhist elements are apparently seen. There are monolithic rathas; cave temples, structural temples and sculpted reliefs are found.


The Dravidian order, the sculptures are magnificent examples of the pallava art. The Mahabalipuram tourist attraction, India invokes mystery with the sculptural extravaganza and thereby depicts artistic temperament of the pioneers of South Indian art, the Pallavas. Traveling to Mahabalipuram is a blessed association of history and hassle free tourism to good beaches.

Mahabalipuram tourist attractions, India is a welcome destination as the beautiful beach city is sited on a rocky outcrop amidst a lagoon and the beach and is a life time experience. This is popular as Arjuna’s penance. The Shore temple and the shrines of Vishnu and Shiva are outstanding.

The rock-cut caves in Mahabalipuram are the most visited places. Mahabalipuram tourist attraction includes the Krishna Mandapam and the belief is that Lord Krishna on his fingertips lifted the Govardhan hill. The nearby places are also excellent and offer various opportunities making it a striking place. This forms a triangle of south India with Chennai and Kanchipuram. People visiting Kanchipuram or Chennai definitely visit this place also at any cost.

Mahabalipuram tourist attractions, India also includes the small town called Kanchipuram. This is a dusty town but is popular as it has infinite numbers of temples. This town is called ‘Golden Town of a Thousand Temples’. Kanchipuram is famous for Kamakshi, Kailasanathar and Varadarajaswami temples. These are outstanding temples. Mahabalipuram tourist attraction is worth visiting for the Vedanthangal, the largest sanctuaries.

The beach, its golden sand and its historical monuments are famous. The crocodile bank is also worth visiting. The modes of transport being convenient, the tourists keep pouring to Mahabalipuram. Similarly, the accommodations in the hotel, their service round the clock, amenities, affordable hotels and restaurants make this place a desired place for tourist destination.

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