Its all about fine sculptures, towering temples and silvery beaches
Renowned for its sea shore temples, Mahabalipuram is a tiny
seaside village set in a boulder-strewn landscape near Chennai. Located on the
Bay of Bengal, Tourists are drawn by the miles of unspoiled beaches and
rock-cut art that the hamlet offers. The Sculptures here, following the
Dravidian style of architecture, showcase day-to-day life, in contrast to the
other temples in Tamil Nadu which generally depict gods and goddesses.
Mahabalipuram art can be divided into four categories: open
air bas-relief, structured temples, man-made caves, and raths or chariots. Arjuna’s
Penance and the Krishna Mandapa have been etched on massive rocks near the
center of the village. The beautiful shore temples tower over the waves behind
the protective breakwaters.
Panch Pandava Rathas, Krishna Mandapa, Vraha Cave and
Krishna’s Butterball are the other prominent temples in Mahabalipuram. In
addition to the beautiful etchings and carvings in stone, the place also offers
the traveler the shade of rows of casuarinas trees and calm stretches of
silvery beaches.
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