Mahabalipuram is a captivating historic town on the Coromandel Coast, famous for its 7th and 8th-century Hindu Group of Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Travelers can immerse themselves in the architectural marvels of the Pallava dynasty, including rock-cut cave temples, monolithic rathas, and mandapas that depict Hindu mythology. The town's historical significance as a former port city and its beautiful coastal setting make it an ideal destination for history buffs, art enthusiasts, and nature lovers.
Shore Temple 🏛️ Pancha Rathas (Five Rathas) 🗿 Arjuna's Penance (Descent of the Ganges) 🏞️ Krishna's Butterball 🪨 Varaha Cave Temple 🕳️ Mahabalipuram Beach 🏖️ India Seashell Museum 🐚 Tiger Caves 🐅 Mahishasuramardini Cave Temple 🛕 Ganesh Ratha Temple 🐘 Olakkannesvara Temple 💡 Mahabalipuram Lighthouse 燈 Thirukadalmallai (Sthalasayana Perumal Temple) 🙏 Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology 🐊 Trimurti Cave Temple 🕉️ Sculpture Museum 🖼️ Alamparai Fort 🏰 Covelong Beach 🌊 Krishna Cave Temple 🛕 Sadras 🏘️