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Mamallapuram
Situated, about 60 kms away from the coast of Chennai across the Bay of Bengal, the beautiful city of Mamallapuram stretches between latitude 12°37' in the North to longitude 80°14' in the East. It is among the most outstanding examples of Dravidian art and architecture and a jewel in the crown of Tamil Nadu. In a land that is liberally strewn with some of the best in temple art, Mamallapuram holds its own, and stands as a silent yet eloquent witness to the glory of its creators.Unfortunately most of the work was left incomplete, and time and nature have also eroded the remains of this once great port.

Places Of Interest

Arjuna's Penance
Carved in relief on the face of a huge rock, Arjuna's Penance is the mythical story of the River Ganges issuing from its source high in the Himalaya . the panel depicts animal animals, deities and other semi-divine creatures, fable from the Panchatantra, and Arjuna doing a penance to obtain a boon from Siva.

Shore Temple
This beautiful and romantic temple, ravaged by wind and sea, represents the final phase of Pallavas art and was built in the late 7th century during the reign of Rajasimha. It is believed that at one point in time there were seven such temples, six of them were victims to the natural elements of erosion. This temple has three shrines; one dedicated to Lord Vishnu and the other two to Lord Shiva. The frothy waves form a striking backdrop to the temple, protected by rows of rock-carved bulls. The most unique feature of the temple is that it houses shrines to both Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.

Mandapams
There are eight mandapams ( shallow, rock-cut halls ) scattered over the main hill, two of which have been left unfinished. they are mainly of interest for their internal figure sculptures. One of the earliest rock-cut temples is the Krishna Mandapam. It features carvings of a pastoral scene showing Krishna lifting up the Govardhana mountain to protect his kinsfolk from the wrath of Indra. On the hill rests a dangerously balanced boulder named Krishna's Butterball after his legendary affinity for fresh butter.

Five rathas
These are the architectural prototypes of all Dravidian temples, demonstrating the imposing gopurams and vimanas, multi pillared halls and sculptured walls which dominate the landscape of Tamil Nadu.

How to Reach Mamallapuram?
By Air: The nearest airport is Chennai.
By Road: Private and Government bus services connect Mamallapuram to Chennai (58 km) and other major cities.
 
 
Hotels / Resorts in Mamallapuram

Fortune Chariot Beach Resort, Mamallapuram
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Fortune Chariot Beach Resort, Mahabalipuram, is set in the holy & historic place of Mahabalipuram. With all the modern amenities to make your stay memorable, it ...

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Mamallaa Heritage, Mamallapuram
Category : Heritage
Starting From :Rs.1400

The Hotel is situated in the Heart of the Heritage Town. All the Sight Seeing places in and around Mamallapuram can be easily accessed from the Hotel.To meet the var...

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Hotel Grt Temple Bay, Mamallapuram
Category : Beach Resort
Starting From :Rs.8000

GRT Temple Bay, a 5 star luxurious beach resort, is situated at the scenic, historic seaside town of Mamallapuram (better known as Mahabalipuram), which is a U...

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Mgm Beach Resorts, Mamallapuram
Category : Beach Resort
Starting From :Rs.4000

Welcome to the heavenly world of MGM Beach Resorts, set like a jewel on the beach where the sun sinks into the azure blue of the sea and where the waves sparkle and ...

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Ideal Beach Resort, Mamallapuram
Category : Beach Resort
Starting From :Rs.3200

Ideal Beach Resort is like a glowing gem nestled in a lush tropical garden, a paradise of birds and butterflies. In this lap of nature ...

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