The Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram is a collection of 7th- and 8th-century CE religious monuments in the coastal resort town of Mahabalipuram , Tamil Nadu, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. [1][2][3] It is on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Chennai. [1] The site has 40 ancient monuments and Hindu temples, [4] including one of the largest open-air rock reliefs in the world: the Descent of the Ganges or Arjuna's Penance. [1][5] The ... Famous for its intricately carved temples and rock-cut caves, Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram as it is famously known, is a historically important and well-loved tourist location situated on the Coroma (Read More) ndel Coast along the Bay of Bengal, in the state of Tamil Nadu. The serenity, the alluring atmosphere and the impressive setting with many beautiful white sandy beaches dotted with casuarina trees are all reasons as to why one would want to visit this wonderful town. Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is an ancient port city in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. This town is best known for its 7th- and 8th-century Hindu monuments built by the Pallava Dynasty. Monuments at Mahabalipuram , Shore Temple, Sacred & Religious Sites, Cultural Tours. For personalised recommendations, try our AI trip-planning product. See what other travellers like to do, based on ratings and number of bookings. Book these experiences for a close-up look at Mahabalipuram .
