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Mahabalipuram

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Crew : Madhu, Ravi & Naga Family Dated : 15-12-2018 Mahabalipuram is one of the most visited place near to Chennai. We got the Kelambakkam bus and from there we catch another bus to reach Mahabalipuram. MAHABALIPURAM: Timings :  All time Ticket Fare :  Free How to Reach:  Buses available from Best time to Visit:  Anytime Duration:  4 hours Highlights:  Rock Cut Temple, Light House, Beach, Sea Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas. Sthalapuranam:   Mamallapuram was one of two major port cities by the 7th century within the Pallava kingdom. Along with economic prosperity, it became a center of a group of battle monuments carved out of rock. These are dated to the 7th and 8th centuries: rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air rock reliefs such as the famous Descent of the Ganges, and the Shore Temple dedicated to Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Krishna and others. The contemporary town plan was established by t...