Distance from near by city 400 M from MahabalipuramTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 to 2 HoursTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)6 package starts from ₹ 8500.00Travel Tips None Krishna's butter ball is a very famous attraction located in Mahabalipuram. Krishna's butter ball is a large boulder present on a steep slope. Despite the gravity, this butter ball is positioned on the angled slope. Because of this reason, it is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Mahabalipuram. So, if you are planning to go for Mahabalipuram Tour Package, have a visit to this amazing place also.
The boulder is 5 meters in height, and the weight of the boulder is around 250 tons. As Lord Krishna loves butter, and Lord Krishna always steals butter from his mother's kitchen; because of that, this boulder is named on behalf of Lord Krishna. The other name for the butter ball is "Vaana Paaramaa" also.
It is also believed that Krishna's butter ball has been present like this for over 1200 years. Not only this, but in earthquakes and other disasters also, this Krishna's butter ball is standing like that only. According to the theory, it is believed that this border is resting on a smaller rock or on layers of clay.
Krishna's butter ball story
It is believed that once upon a time, Lord Krishna was stealing butter from his mother. In that situation, Mother Yashoda hung the butter from the ceiling so that Lord Krishna couldn't reach the butter. So once upon a day, Lord Krishna thought of stealing the butter. So he asked his friend to make a pyramid so that he would climb up and grab the butter. But they failed to do so. After that, Lord Krishna lifted the bowl with his little finger, and the butter was standing like that in spite of the gravity.
So, the owner of Lord Krishna, the boulder, was named Krishna's butter ball. During various dynasties' rule, they tried to move the boulder, but they failed to do so.
Overall this butter ball is a fascinating place that you should definitely visit among the different places to visit in Mahabalipuram. This place will help you in feeling the power of Lord Krishna. Along with visiting the butter ball, you can also visit different beautiful places that are present nearby.
