Scenic in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu

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Famous for: Temple, Architecture, Scenic Beauty

Dated back to the 8^th century AD, the Shore Temple is a must visit tourist attraction in the temple city of Mahabalipuram. This one of the oldest, five storied Hindu temple is actuall...

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Famous for: Temple, Architecture, Scenic Beauty

Five Rathas is a superb example of rock-cut temple built in the late 7^th century by the Pallavas. These magnificent temples associated with the Mahabharata period showcase a splendid ...

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Famous for: Architecture, Stone Carving, Scenic Beauty

Built around mid 7^th century, the Arjuna’s Penance is a huge bas-relief erected on two massive boulders. With having a length of 31 m and height of 9 m, this monolithic rock sculptu...

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Famous for: Crocodile Bank, Snake Farm, Scenic Beauty

Located just 4 km from Mahabalipuram, the Crocodile Bank is an amazing place to capture the sight of different species of crocodiles and alligators. It was established by herpetologist Romulus W...

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Famous for: Temple, Sculptures, Ocean

Built by the Pallava kings, the temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, known as Valavendai Gnanapiran. Also referred as the Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, the shrine was built to protect the splendid...

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Famous for: Sculptures, Museum, Scenic Beauty

The Sculpture Museum is a great place to be visited in Mahabalipuram for the archeology lovers. It houses more than 3000 sculptures of various gods and goddesses. The beautiful sculptures are mo...

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Famous for: Beaches, Monuments, Temples

Lying at the shore of Bay of Bengal, it is a long serene beach which came into notice only after the 20^th century. This beautiful unexplored beach is a favored haunt for the tourists ...