Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram is a historical place near Chennai..It's just 45 minutes drive from the city,located in the East Coast Road..Mahabalipuram is very famous for its rock-cut shore temples..This was built in 7th century by the Pallava king Narasihma Varma..A lone lighthouse on a hill watches over a group of temples below...You will see some breathtaking rock carvings on the roadside..The craftsmanship is simply amazing...Here we go with few pictures of this wonderful place...
The shore temple-The famous Shore Temple being actually a complex of three temples :
West facing: Rajasimhesvara
East facing : Kshatriyasimesvara
and the smaller one facing East : Nrupatisimhesvara..
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The sea view from the shore temple...
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The Arjuna's penance
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The balancing rock...
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Pearls and coloured stones for sale
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You'll see some beautiful stone carvings of Hindu gods on the roadside...
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Below : The Pancha Pandava rathas or the Five Chariots..It is one of the best monolithic temples i.e. each temple built in a single rock..
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12 comments:
One of the most beautiful places on earth.A treasure trove of breathtaking arts and stone sculptures.
Beautifully captured!!
Really Amazing and Great series of Pictures.
Beautiful photos
Wonderful pictures! Mahabalipuram truly is a marvel of the ancient times :)
Lovely pictures, Nagini.
I hope to go that side, soon. :)
Its been a long time since I have been there! Magical place indeed!
Pure magic indeed Nagini ... sheer beauty ... PS can you tell me something about the mementos on the road side stall- the one with dangling 'matki' or ghada/handi don't know how to say in your language Nagini but I mean the replica of earthen pots danglers .. what is their significance ?
@ Kokila,
They are for sale Kokila..People mostly hang them in their cars..They come with various god's pictures.It's for decorative purpose,nothing else.Thank you dear :)
Good pics. Enticing enough to plan a visit to the place.
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Tajammul
Back when I was in chennai for a couple of months , I visited this place twice. Great place and a serene atmosphere . Lovely pics.:)
Did bring back some old memories. :D
Beautiful temples and carvings-thank you for sharing Nagini
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