Mamallapuram
Mamallapuram
Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is an old port and
historic city in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu most popular for the
UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th and 8th century Hindu
Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram. During the rule of the Pallava dynasty,
between the 3rd century CE and 7th century CE, it turned
into a significant focus of art and architecture.
The town was
named after Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman I, who was called Mahamalla. Beside money
related thriving, it transformed into the site of a social event of grand
tourist spots. Many cut out of the living ston are dated to the seventh and
eighth hundreds of years: rathas (chariots), mandapas , and the Shore Temple
devoted to Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Krishna and others. The contemporary town plan
was developed by the British Raj in 1827.
Mahabalipuram is one of the ancient cities in India.
Present day, it is known for its great monuments, cave preserves and
sculptures. A monument complex at Mahabalipuram, famous as the Group of Monuments,
with all its rock art and relief sculptures, is a UNESCO world site.
Art & Architectural Masterpieces
Cave Temples
The Adi Varaha Perumal Cave Temple is the one of the
earliest of all Pallava structures in
Mahabalipuram. The development of this site started before the rule of
Mahendravarman I. The temple is committed to Vishnu (Varaha is a manifestation
of Vishnu). Both the external corridor and sanctum sanatorium are embellished
with expound alleviation figures. This temple houses two alleviation figures of
Pallava rulers, Simhavishnu and Mahendravarman I, joined by their Wives.
The Trimurti Cave is devoted to the trinity of
Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva represent to the procedure of creation, sustenance and
annihilation.
In fact talking , the Yali or Tiger Cave may not be
a geographic fissure, but it boasts a set of most elaborately designed columns
and sculptures depicting several legendary animals, lions and tigers. This also
has a sculpture committed to Narasimhavarman II or Rajasimha . The Tiger Cave
sums up the evolution of the Pallava’s cave temple constructions over a period
of time.
Descent of the Ganges
Descent of ganges is also known as Arjuna’s Penance.
Descent of the Ganges is a huge open air bas-relief carved out of pink granite.
The dramatic sculpture describes the tales from Indian epics such as the
Mahabharata. Adjacent mandapas, particularly the Krishna Mandapa, however,
showcase scenes of rural life amid mythical facts.
Pancha Ratha
Pancha Ratha (five chariots) is an architectural epic
to Mahabharata’s five Pandava brothers Yudhistir, Bhima, Arjuna, Nakula,
Sahadeva, and their wife Draupadi. Basically,
each ratha is significantly different from the others, but all of them were
carved out of a long stone.
There is a magnificent stone structures of five
Pandava brothers, significant characters of the Indian epic Mahabharata. Each
monolithic structure showcases intricate carvings and fine work of art by the
skilled artisans of the 7th century.
A beautifully carved monolithic airavata (elephant)
and nandi (bull) beautify the sites.
Shore Temple
The Shore Temple is situated on the sea shore. Even though continuous effects of the moist
and salty sea air, the Shore Temple save its beauty in many parts. Worked Between
700 and 728 CE during the rule of
Narasimhavarman II, this is without a doubt a remainder of a bigger complex of
Temples and common structures a lot of which lie under the profundity of the
ocean now.
Olakkanneshvara Temple
Also recognized as the Olakkanatha Temple, the
Olakkanneshvara (Temple of Shiva, reminiscent of the third eye of Shiva) was
worked about a similar time as the Shore Temple. This is situated atop a hill
some distance away from the beach.
Mahabalipuram Light House
The great Light House remains on the rocky patches
close to the Mahabalipuram shore. Visiting time of this is between 9 AM and
5.30 PM by paying entry fee. On climbing the winding staircase and arriving at
the top, beach, a few stone structures and the town can be seen.
Maritime Heritage Museum
The Maritime Heritage Museum is an intriguing spot
to visit. On its showcase, it has a couple of working models of wooden, steel
and diesel ships, maps of old ocean courses, and data about lights, floats and
different gadgets utilized for correspondence and route purposes. Those keen on
marine innovation will discover a visit to this spot instructive.
Seashell Museum
The Seashell Museum in Mahabalipuram which is Asia's
biggest sea shell museum. This museum has more than 20,000 kinds of shells,
conchs, corals and fossils on display.
Best Time To Visit
Mahabalipuram
is Situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, has a humid climate round
the year. Though it can be holiday at throughout the year, summers get sweet
hot. Some tourists like monsoon for visiting. The best time to visit is during
months of October through March.
How to reach Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram is well connected With Chennai city
both private tourist buses (that operate from Chennai Central) as well as Tamil
Nadu Public Transport bus services.
MTC's bus available from many parts of the Chennai, both Deluxe and
Air-conditioned buses. Taxis can be
hired from the airport to Mahabalipuram.
Mahabalipuram is located around 56 km from Chennai.
The nearby airport to Mahabalipuram is the Chennai International Airport that
is connected to major cities in India as well as countries such as Sri Lanka,
Dubai, Singapore, etc. Form airport to
mahabalipuram is far away two hours by road.
The nearest railway station is Chengalapattu. It is
around 30 km far from Mahabalipuram.
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