Mahabalipuram, previous known as 'Mamallapuram', it is 55 kilometers from Chennai, Mahabalipuram, the wonderful city on sea shore of Coromandel coast, once it is a trading port of the Pallavas. The various artistic creations affluent in this place belong to the Pallavas period of nearly 1200 years ago; stand out to tell the visitor about the pride and splendor of the art and architecture of South India. Pallavas are the first Dravidic dynasty that feints over the important portion of the peninsular India. The Mamallapuram Beach is unbelievable for everyone. The Bay of Bengal and the calm breeze of the sea with sandy zones make a perfect combination for the tourists. The Mahabalipuram beach is a amazing destination to visit because it is a probably one of the finest un-touched beaches in India. Situated on the coastline of Tamil Nadu the Pallavas rulers were famous for their appreciation and patronization of Dravidian art forms. They were the one who commissioned the magnificent monuments and temples of Mahabalipuram. The port city of Mahabalipuram along with its beaches is absolutely remarkable. At the beach you can have a lot of fun which may include sun bathing, relaxing and unwinding, horse riding, etc... Mahabalipuram offers you a many breath-taking monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves, Monolithic Rathas (chariots) and Temples. A bulk of the temples and rock carvings belong to the period of Narashimha Varman1 In the 630-668AD.

Excruciating with live atmosphere, the Mamallapuram Beach has enormous for everyone. The rock chiseled architecture, cultural festivals organized by Department of Tourism of the Government of Tamil Nadu and the resorts pep up your tiredness soul. Join with the nature's treat and catch her live at Mahabalipuram Beach. This is a wonderful tourist place. The monuments of Mahabalipuram are mostly rock-cut and monolithic, and constitute of the early stages of Dravidian architecture wherein Buddhist elements of intend are prominently visible. They are constituted by cave temples. They are many Major Attractions of Mahabalipuram Beach to be visited. They are cholamandal artist's village, Dakshina Chitra, Muthukadu, Crocodile and Snake Bank, Chengalpattu, Kanchipuram, Various Temples, Kovalam, Thirukkalukundram, Tirupporur, Vandalur and Vedanthangal. Arjuna's Penance, Five Rathas, Tiger's Cave, Shore Temple, The huge quantity of stones insincere near to the temple, and others which are found partly buried in the sea point out that other buildings must have existed here; they are destroyed and beleaguered by the ocean. During the last century this place get the attention of the Government and steps were taken to remove the coast sand, which had raise the level of the locality, and the discovered monuments were preserved. It is likely that there are more monuments, religious and-secular, lying buried underneath the high sand dunes of the locality. Mahabalipuram art is divided into four group, open-air bas-reliefs, structured temples, man-made caves, and Monolithic rathas. There are some specific festivals celebrated in mahabalipuram. MAHABALIPURAM DANCE FESTIVAL The Open Air Dance Festival in Mahabalipuram is an yearly four week festival. It is detained right by Arjuna's Penance. The beautiful backdrop adds to the charm of experiencing skilled dancers perform such traditional dances as Bharat Natyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Mohiniattam, Odissi and Kathakali.