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Tamilnadu Beaches
Marina
Beach -
Mahabalipuram Beach -
Kanyakumari Beach -
Rameshwaram Beach
Mahabalipuram
Beach, Tamilnadu
Mahabalipuram Beach
Mahabalipuram,
also known, as "Mamallapuram" is 58-km, south of Chennai,
nestling on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, possess many
marvellous monuments with Sculptural Panels, Caves,
Monolithic Rathas (chariots) and Temples.
The beach of Mahabalipuram attracts thousands of tourists
throughout the year. While at the beach you may sun bathe,
relax and unwind yourself. At the same time you may check
out the magnificent monuments besides the beautiful beaches.
The rock cut art is amazingly attractive. For the more
religious tourists there are the shore temple, rathas,
arjuna's penance that are worth visiting. A crocodile farm,
snake venom extracting centre, schools of art and sculpture
and a wide choice of resorts along the beach draw
holiday-seekers all round the year.
Dakshinachitra- a heritage centre: Here traditional
crafts persons and folk artists work and perform in the
reconstructed period settings of 19th century homes, streets
and workspaces of the Southern States of Tamil Nadu, Kerala,
Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh.
Arjuna's Penance- The world's largest bas-relief
measuring 27m x 9m is the pride of Mahabalipuram. This huge
whaleback shaped rock contains figures of Gods, Demigods,
men, beasts, birds and infact represents the entire
creation. Tiger's Cave: It is 4-km north of the main
monument complex. It was an open-air theatre, where cultural
programmes are held. Though it is very near the sea, the
place is serene and calm.
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