In addition, Mahabalipuram, known as Mahabalipuram is located in 60 km away from Chennai along the coast of the Bay of Bengal. Name Mahabalipuram is derived from the Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman I, acclaimed of the wrestler was called as famous Mamallan. Mahabalipuram is known for its history, rock had carved temples and sculpture stands as testimony for it. As one of the UNESCO know the importance of the World Heritage Site, are aware of it, it has been maintained by the Archaeological Survey and the central tourism office in India. Here monuments, will prove the skills of the ancient Dravidians art and temple architecture.
history
Mahabalipuram is an ancient port of the Sea of domination famous Pallava kingdom from the third and Kancheepuram between the eighth century. According to the inscription, Mahabalipuram monuments Pallava King Mahendravarman I (580~630 AD), was built by his son Narasimhavarman I (638 AD 668) and its descendants. He devoted it was a well-known patron of the arts and his time, the effort to develop these arts, of these kings, Mahendraverman requires special attention. Mahabalipuram also, Kadal Mallai, has been called Arthasethu, Mallavaram, and Mallai and Mamallai at various time points. This place also has been described in 1 of Sangam era of Tamil literature of ancient called Paththupaattu.
Place to see
In the monument is the form of the monolith of discovered in Mahabalipuram, most of which are can be classified as a cave, Rathas or Charriots was carved rock, from the bas-relief carved in temples and hills. they are,
Five Rathas
Shore Temple
Hillside caves and clock tower
Tiger cave
Five Rathas
These are mini-shrine has been carved from the rock in the form of a tank (Rathas). They are also, named after the lead of the hero of the famous ordination this year Mahabaratham, has been referred to as a puncher Panadava Rathas. Of the 5 Rathas, 4 is to Panchapandavas, devoted to 1 spouse Doraupadi. The Five Rathas,
Dharmaraja Ratha
Bhima Ratha
Arjuna Ratha
Nakula- Sahadevarata
Draupati Rata
