Mahabalipuram
also known as Mamallapuram
is a famous sea side village
58 km from Chennai and
attracts tourists for
its temples, caves and
beaches. The vast influx
of tourists in the place
may be accorded to the
fact that this place is
easily accessible by road,
rail and air. Chennai
Airport is the nearest
airport where flights
arrive from a lot of domestic
and international airports.
Cab services or bus services
may be taken through a
stretch of good roads
from the airport. Chennai
and Chengalpattu are the
nearest railway stations
from where the road has
to be taken to reach this
city.
Mahabalipuram
was the seat of art and
culture during the Pallava
dynasty and the magnificent
temples and the rock sculptures
and carvings are proof
of its glorious past.
The Mandapas or pillared
halls carved into the
rock face are adorned
with intricate sculptures
of gods, goddesses and
mythological figures.
Krishna's butter ball,
Ganesh Mandapa, Varaha
Mandapa are few of the
mandapas which spells
aesthetic beauty and artistic
perfection.
Mahabalipuram
is also famous for its
monolithic temples called
Rathas which are also
excellent pieces of architecture
and sculpture. The Rathas
are representative of
the Pandava brothers and
their wife Draupadi.
One
of the most popular sights
in Mahabalipuram is the
Shore temple with shrines
of Siva and Vishnu. This
temple, like the other
constructions here, are
home to some exemplary
architectural feats and
breathtaking sculptures.
Mahabalipuram
is also known for its
vast stretches of unspoiled
beaches. The annual Dance
festival held at December
is another show stopper
that attracts thousands
of tourists and dance
lovers.
Mahabalipuram
also known as Mamallapuram
is a famous sea side village
58 km from Chennai and
attracts tourists for
its temples, caves and
beaches. The vast influx
of tourists in the place
may be accorded to the
fact that this place is
easily accessible by road,
rail and air. Chennai
Airport is the nearest
airport where flights
arrive from a lot of domestic
and international airports.
Cab services or bus services
may be taken through a
stretch of good roads
from the airport. Chennai
and Chengalpattu are the
nearest railway stations
from where the road has
to be taken to reach this
city. 
Mahabalipuram
is also famous for its
monolithic temples called
Rathas which are also
excellent pieces of architecture
and sculpture. The Rathas
are representative of
the Pandava brothers and
their wife Draupadi.
