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  • Internet Availability:Good
  • STD Code:4113
  • Languages Spoken:Tamil
  • Major Festivals:Mamallapuram Dance Festival
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Mahabalipuram Overview

  • Ideal Trip Duration: 1 Night 2 Days
  • Nearest City Mahabalipuram: Chennai, Pondicherry
  • Best Time to Visit Mahabalipuram: October to February
  • Peak Season: October to February
  • Weather Info: Mostly chill or little warm during summer
  • State: Tamilnadu

Mahabalipuram is a very famous town located in Tamil Nadu. You can see various beautiful rock-cut temples in this town. This place has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage site. 

During the rule of the Pallava dynasty, various construction of temples and monuments were done. A very beautiful Dravidian architecture was followed here. You can visit this temple from November to February. 

Mahabalipuram is full of various beautiful wonders. Five Rathas is one of the most famous attractions. Five Rathas is a group of temples made using a single rock piece. So, if you plan to go for Mahabalipuram Tour Package, just add this place to your list. 

Mahabalipuram Beach 

Mahabalipuram Beach is one of the famous places to visit in Mahabalipuram. This beach is well known for its clear water and white sand. If you want a peaceful time with your friends and family, you can easily go to this place. 

You can go to different tourist attractions like swimming, water sports, and a lot more. 

Shore Temple is a very famous and visited temple located near the beach. So, while going for the different places to visit in Mahabalipuram, add this place also in your list. 

Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram 

A collection of ancient rock-cut temples are present in Mahabalipuram. These temples were created during the Pallava dynasty. Now, this place is viewed as a very famous UNESCO world heritage site attraction in the southern part of India. 

Another very famous Monument that you can find in Mahabalipuram is Arjuna’s Penance. Very beautiful carvings are present on the walls of the monuments. You can even see beautiful scenes of Ramayana and Mahabharata on the walls of the monument. 

You can also visit other attractions like Krishna Mandapam, Varaha Cave temple, and many more. 

Mahabalipuram Shore temple 

Mahabalipuram Shore Temple is a very famous UNESCO world heritage site. This temple is dedicated to lord Shiva. You will find various tourists coming to this temple all over the year. The shore temple was constructed during the rule of Pallavas in the 8th century CE. A very beautiful Dravidian style of architecture has been followed in the temple. There are three shrines inside the temple. The Shrine in the centre is dedicated to Lord Shiva, and the other two shrines are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. 

Overall, Mahabalipuram is a very famous place to visit in South India. This place is full of beautiful monuments and temples. So, while planning to visit Tamil Nadu, also visit this beautiful town.

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Arjunas penance

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