Mahabalipuram
- Mahabalipuram has been always a city whose fame has spread far and wide as a seat of religion learning important the ancient world.
- It is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu and is home to several architectural monuments built between the 7th and the 9th century.
- Mahabalipuram was at the height of its splendor and glory during the reign of Narasimha Varman who played an important role in building the many magnificent temples .
- The shore temples at Mahabalipuram is as world heritage site as classified by UNESCO and is believed to be the only existing temple amongst the seven shore temples that were originally constructed.
- constructed during the 7th century by Narasimha Varman the temple bears exquisite designs and carvings and is supposed to be the fore runner of Dravidian architecture .
- Arjunas penance is a rock structure carved to resemble a whale and was built by raja Narasimha the first.
- Krishna mandapam is one of the largest mandapams and is dedicated to lord Krishna the mentor and guide of the Pandavas .
- Varaha mandapam lies beside the Arjuna penance and is dedicated to lord Vishnu's Varaha incarnation.
- Mahabalipuram is well connected to other cities in India.
- The Chennai airport is located 60 km from Mahabalipuram.
- The city is also well connected by road to Chennai , Kanchipuram and Pondicherry.
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