Mahabalipuram Travel Guide| Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram| UNESCO World Heritage Site

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In this vlog, we have covered the popular and must visit places of Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, a world UNESCO heritage site located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, along the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal. It is renowned for its ancient rock-cut temples, and intricate sculptures, dating back to 7th and 8th century.
Key attractions include the Shore Temple, the Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas), and the Descent of the Ganges (Arjuna's Penance).
Shore Temple: The Shore Temple, built in the 8th century CE, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India. It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and overlooks the Bay of Bengal. Watch Shore temple vlog here: • Bangalore to Mahabalip...
Pancha Rathas: A complex of monolithic rock-cut temples, each carved from a single granite boulder named after the Pandava brothers and their wife Draupadi from the epic Mahabharata.
Descent of the Ganges: The Descent of the Ganges, also known as Arjuna's Penance, is a massive bas-relief carving on a granite rock face depicting various scenes from Hindu mythology, including the descent of the river Ganges from the heavens.
About Mahabalipuram History
Mahabalipuram was a prominent port city of the Pallava dynasty, which ruled the region from the 3rd to the 9th centuries CE. It served as a flourishing center of trade and maritime activities during this period. The town is famous for its group of monuments, which showcase remarkable Dravidian architecture and intricate rock-cut sculptures.
How to reach: There are no direct flight services to Mahabalipuram. The nearest airport is in Chennai, around 40 km away. You can hire a taxi from the Chennai airport to reach Mahabalipuram. It takes around 6 hours to reach Mahabalipuram from Bangalore by road. Bus services are available from Chennai and some other cities like Bangalore and Coimbatore.
Best time to visit- As it is located on the sea coast, so winters from October to March will be the ideal time to visit this place.
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