Mahabalipuram

The monuments at Mahabalipuram are located on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal in Kanchipuram district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. There are about 40 sanctuaries, including the world's largest open-air rocky shelter. These monuments include - Dharmaraja Rath, Arjuna Rath, Bhima Rath, Draupadi Rath, Nakula Sahadeva Rathas Five Rathas and Ganesh Rath. The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram was declared a World Heritage Site in the year 1984.

Places to visit near Group of Monuments

Mahabalipuram boasts of famous temples and architectural marvels. This city has a plethora of famous tourist attractions and the places to visit near the Group of Monuments are Arjun’s Penance, Mahabalipuram Beach, India Seashell Museum, Alamparai Fort, Sadras, Pancha Rathas, etc.

There is a beautiful memorial complex called Pancha Rath or Pancha Pandavas Rath which is located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal. The locals also call the Five Rathas Mahabalipuram as Panch Rathas, a temple built entirely in the Indian style by cutting stones. This temple was built in about the 7th century. Like the Shore Temple, Panch Rath has also been declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. This temple was built during the reign of King Mahendra Varman I, in the joy of his successor. But some structures of this temple are still incomplete. This temple has been constructed from granite. This temple is so strong that despite the severe storms of the 13th century, it stood still. The complex of this temple has five monolithic temples built in the name of the five Pandavas and their wives. This temple is considered to be a marvelous place of architecture, during the Dravidian literature, this place is still an attraction for tourists visiting here.

Places to visit nearby Pancha Rathas

Mahabalipuram is a paradise for the history buffs and this place is drenched in the architectural marvels. The famous nearby attractions of the Five Rathas in Mahabalipuram are Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Beach, Sthalasayana Perumal Temple, group of monuments at mahabalipuram, etc.

Five Rathas Mahabalipuram, Timings: 6:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M

Five Rathas Mahabalipuram, Entry Fees: INR 10 for Indian nationals and INR 250 for foreign nationals (It includes the entry fees of Shore Temple as well)

Shore Temples are a scenic spot located in Mahabalipuram in the state of Tamil Nadu, India, on the Coromandel Coast in the Bay of Bengal. The Shore Temple attracts tourists and devotees visiting Mahabalipuram. This temple is a symbol of ancient monuments and the sculpture of Shore Temple is a beautiful example of Pallava architecture. Apart from this, a glimpse of Dravidian architecture during the 7th and 8th century can also be seen in the temple. Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram has also been included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the year 1984. The major deities of the Shore Temple are Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva.

Places to visit nearby the Shore Temple

Mahabalipuram has a lot to offer to visitors in every season which includes the variety of monuments, museums, beaches, temples, and many other famous tourist attractions in Mahabalipuram. There are a plethora of them such as Sthala Sayana Perumal Temple, Arjun’s Penance, Ganesh Ratha, Five Rathas, Sculpture Museum, etc. Know more about Mahabalipuram tourism guide before visit Mahabalipuram to know all the things.

Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Timings: 6:00 A.M to 6:00 P.M

Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram Entry Fees: INR 10 for Indian nationals and INR 250 for foreign nationals (This fees also includes the entry fee to Five Rathas)