FULL DAY MAHABALIUPURAM WITH DAKSHINACHITRA

MAHABALIPURAM

Mahabalipuram is 64 kms South of Madras popularly known as the Seven Pagodas, is an ancient rock hewn monument, monolithic temples and figures with carvings and sculptures of the 6 th / 7 th century. Pallava chisels have breathed life into stone. The art at this place emphasizes robust earthly beauty, imbibed with life.

Visit Arjuna's penance, believed to be the world's largest bas-relief is the pride of Mahabalipuram. This huge whale - back shaped rock contains figures of gods, demigods, men, beasts, birds, and infact, represents the entire creation.

FIVE RATHAS

These are five monolithic temples, each created in a different style. They are also known as the Pancha Pandava Rathas, and the four of the Rathas are supposed to have scooped out of a single rock formation.

SHORE TEMPLE

This is one of the oldest temples in South India. It belongs to the early 8th Century AD and is a good example of the first phase of structural temples constructed in Dravidian style.

DakshinaChitra is a unique Heritage Centre located on the east coast road in Muttukadu on the way to Mahabalipuram which offers the visitor an unforgettable & authentic insight into the lifestyles of the diverse peoples of South India. Traditional crafts persons & folk artists work & perform in the reconstructed period settings of 19th century streets, homes & workshop-spaces in the TamilNadu & Kerala sections. These are presently open to the public.

After the visit drive back to pier.

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