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About Dakshinachitra
Dakshinachitra is a heritage village situated on the Mahabalipuram beach and is 25 km from Chennai. Tourists visit this place to see the heritage homes from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and Kerala. This village is...Read more on Dakshinachitra
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Shore Temple
Rank 1
Ranked 1 of 15Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram
- Type: Temple
Shore Temple, which dates back to 8th century AD, is a combination of three shrines. This temple also includes Vishnu temple, which is constructed in between two Shiva temples. Built using blocks of granite, the structure features Dravidian style, which is a beautiful creation by Pallavas and is...
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Pancha Rathas
Rank 2
Ranked 2 of 15Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram
- Type: Heritage
Five Rathas is a rock-cut temple built in late 7th century by the Pallavas. These Five Rathas are named after the Pandavas and other characters of Mahabharata. Draupadi Ratha, Dharmaraja Ratha and others comprises the five rathas.
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Mahishamardini Cave
Rank 3
Ranked 3 of 15Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram
- Type: Cave
Mahishamardini Cave is a monolithic sculpture located in the Chingleput District of Mahabalipuram. The cave dates back to mid 7th century and is one of the major sites in Mahabalipuram. Dedicated to mother goddess, there are carvings of Shiva, Parvati and Murugan in the centre of the cave. The...
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Mahabalipuram Beach
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Ranked 4 of 15Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram
- Type: Beach
Mahabalipuram Beach is located at the distance of 58 km south of Chennai, lying at the shore of Bay Of Bengal. This 20 km long beach came into notice only after 20th century. The beach is popular among tourists for indulging in beach activities like sunbathing, diving, wind surfing and motor...
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Arjuna's Penance
Rank 5
Ranked 5 of 15Places to Visit in Mahabalipuram
- Type: Heritage
Arjuna's Penance is approximately 30 m long and 9 m high relief that is made on two massive boulders. It is one of the most popular popular 7th and 8th century stone carvings at Mahabalipuram. The carving has figures of Gods, semi divine creatures, beasts, birds and animals like elephants and...
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