MAHABALIPURAM

 A PERFECT WEEKEND 

Few months back , we explored the towns of Mahabalipuram. Its a fantabulous weekend to our family as that is our first visit to Mahabalaipuram. Mahabalipuram a.k.a  known as Mamallapuram. We stayed in Chariot Beach Resort during our one day tour in Mahabalipuram. This resort is located at the southern end of the town. It’s a beautiful property with a multi-cuisine restaurant , a gym, an activity room, a spa and wellness centre, a large swimming pool and a private beach. 



THINGS TO SEE IN MAHABALIPURAM:

1. Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots)

  • Opening Hours: 6 am – 6 pm
  • Entrance Fee: ₹10 for Indians, ₹250 for foreigners, no fee for visitors below 15 years of age
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                          Pancha Rathas are monolithic monuments that are freestanding temples cut of solid rock. There are five temples and popularly known as Pancha Pandava Rathas (Chariots) after the Pandava brothers, the heroes of epic Mahabharatha. The five rathas are : 

  1. Draupadi Ratha 
  2. Arjuna Ratha
  3. Bhima Ratha
  4. Dharmaraja Ratha
  5. Nakula Sahadeva Ratha
2. Mahabalipuram Shore Temple                     
                                     

  • Opening Hours: 6 am – 6 pm
  • Entrance Fee: ₹10 for Indians, ₹340 for foreigners, no fee for visitors below 15 years of age
                        Shore Temple is the most visited place in Mahabalipuram. Located right beside the seashore. It consists of a large temple, two smaller temples and many minor shrines, open halls and gateways. The main praised god of this temple is Shiva, a Hindu God.
                                            

3. Krishna’s Butterball

  • Opening Hours: 6 am – 6 pm
  • Entrance Fee: ₹10 for Indians, ₹340 for foreigners, no fee for visitors below 15 years of age
                             Krishna’s Butterball is not a monument built by Pallavas rather a natural rock formation, a fascinating sculpture of nature itself. A huge piece of boulder placed so precariously on a rock that it seems the boulder will roll down any time. But it did not. It is in the same position for centuries.
                                
                           
                                              

Resort Address : Chariot Beach Resort; Address: Behind Five Rathas Monument, Mahabalipuram- 603104, Tamil Nadu, India

BY 

A.DHARSHINI

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B.Sc MATHEMATICS 1st YEAR.

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