Mamallapuram, or Mahabalipuram, is a town on a strip of land between the Bay of Bengal and the Great Salt Lake, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
It’s known for its temples and monuments built by the Pallava dynasty
in the 7th and 8th centuries. The seafront Shore Temple comprises 3
ornate granite shrines.
Bhima Ratha
Bhima Ratha
Krishna’s Butter Ball is a massive boulder
balanced on a small hill near the Ganesha Ratha stone temple.
The history of Mahabalipuram is an intriguing one. Although its ancient
history remains unclear, numismatics, temples and other sources of
historical evidence suggest that it was a place of significance even
before the temples were built. Some historical facts about Mahabalipuram
are mentioned below:
Arjuna's Penance Dharmaraja Ratha
Arjuna's Penance Dharmaraja Ratha
- Mahabalipuram is a historic city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- It became a prominent center of art and literature between 3rd and 7th century .
- Ancient mariners referred to Mahabalipuram as the “land of the Seven Pagodas”.
- Several coins excavated from here reveal the existence of trade with Romans in ancient times.
No comments:
Post a Comment