It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the temple of Rivage, with ...

The Shore Temple that survived Tsunami The most famous shore temple of Mahabalipuram was the worst hit during the 2004 tsunami. However, the strong structure survived the catastrophe with the ...

Mahabalipuram, situated about 60 km south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, is an ancient port town known for its stone carvings and stone temples. Built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries, the ...

Pick-up is as easy as the drop. The best way to begin your Mahabalipuram tour is by visiting the iconic Shore Temple.

The well-known OMR (Old Mahabalipuram Road ... such as the Srinivasa Perumal temple in Semmanjeri and further down, as one travels from Chennai, the Chenganmalishwarar temple in Chenganmal.

Situated 60 km from Chennai, Mahabalipuram is an ancient port town known for its stone carvings and stone temples. Built largely between the 7th and the 9th centuries, the port city of Pallavas ...