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Undiscovered Vishnu temple in Mamallapuram
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Mamallapuram has many interesting monuments. Most were abandoned by Indians, stumbled upon by various English and French art enthusiasts, and recovered by archaeologists, under the offices of the
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Tri Murti Caves - Mamallapuram
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There is no limitation to the euphoria of Pallava sculptors. Hence, there is no end to the riddles in the form of exceptional monuments in Mamallapuram. Tri Murti Caves is another example of their
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Kodikal Mandapam - Mamallapuram
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Little away, to the west of Trimurti Caves in Mamallapuram, a west-facing cave temple is found. Its architecture is basic and simple similar to the early cave temples of Mahendra Varma Pallava. This
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Minor Elephant Panel - Mamallapuram
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Not all the sculptures in the great town called Mamallapuram are religious. Though not all the experts are convinced to classify certain sculptures as non-religious, the minor elephant panel is
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Krishna's Butter Ball - Mamallapuram
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It is perhaps the oldest monument of Mamallapuram. Unlike the other monuments of the town, which are the creations of the Pallavas or the Vijayanagaras, it is a natural monument. It is 250 tons
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Dharmaraja's Throne and Two Other Monuments - Mamallapuram
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The earlier European records of Mamallapuram would give us a sense of how Sthalapuranas "get created". William Chambers, who had documented the town's monuments in the 1700s, heard from the locals
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Draupadi's Bath - Mamallapuram
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Besides the interesting cave shrines and large relief panels, a few lesser-known monuments are also located in Mamallapuram. Draupadi's Bath is one such site. Draupadi's Bath is situated atop the
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Varaha Mandapam - Mamallapuram
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Mamallapuram is filled with experimental monuments of Pallava-era sculptors. Varaha Mandapa is the most complete and ornamental shrine among various cave temples. Four majestic relief panels adorning
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Ganesha Ratha - Mamallapuram
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Every monument of Mamallapuram intoxicates us with its incomparable workmanship in its own way. Hence, it is quite natural for us to believe that the monument that we currently visit is the best in
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Mamallapuram Light House
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It was 1885 CE. A good amount of money was spent on improvising the infrastructure of the Madras Port. However, the port did not generate enough revenue. The authorities wanted to attract more ships
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The Unfinished Ratha and Stone Couch - Mamallapuram
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Most of the ancient monuments located in Mamallapuram are partially finished. And, a few monuments have been just started off and remain unfinished forever. Near the most popular Mahisasuramardini
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The Unfinished Mandapa - Mamallapuram
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Not all talented people get good opportunities. Not all people who get opportunities make good use of them. Similarly, in Mamallapuram, not all the stones got converted into monuments. And, not all
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Dharmaraja Mandapa - Mamallapuram
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Little away to the south of the Unfinished Penance monument in Mamallapuram, Dharmaraja Mandapa is located. Though the town gets hundreds and thousands of visitors every day, hardly anyone visits
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Mini Durga Shrine - Mamallapuram
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There seems to be no end to the experiments in stone done by the Pallava sculptors in Mamallapuram. Cave Shrines, Monolith Rathas, Structural Temples, Mini Shrines, and what next? A mini temple
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Varaha Well - Mamallapuram
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Abutting the northern boundary of the famous Shore Temple complex in Mamallapuram, an apsidal-shaped shallow stepped pit is located. Three interesting things are found over there - a beautiful
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Mini Yali Mandapa - Mamallapuram
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Mamallapuram is full of monuments. And, the monuments are full of mysteries. Yali Mandapa, called Tiger's Cave nowadays, is one such unsolved puzzle of the Pallava creators. Located in Saluvankuppam
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Mahisasuramardini Mandapa - Mamallapuram
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People know this place as Mahisasuramardini Mandapa. And, they would not miss paying a visit to this site when they come to Mamallapuram. Though this cave temple is dedicated to Shiva, people named
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Dharmaraja Ratha - Mamallapuram
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Introduction If I miss the Five Ratha Complex and still claim to have visited Mamallapuram, people might literally laugh at me. And, by any chance, if I miss out on Dharmaraja Ratha and claim to have
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நாகசாமி – அஞ்சலி
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தொல்லியல் நிபுண்ர் நாகசாமி தனது 91-ஆவது வயதில் மறைந்தார் (ஜனவரி 23, 2022). நாகசாமி பத்மபூஷன் விருது பெற்றவர்.
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Bhima Ratha - Mamallapuram
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Introduction If I miss the Five Ratha Complex and still claim to have visited Mamallapuram, people might literally laugh at me. Yes! It is one of the most picturesque and famous monuments of the
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Arjuna Ratha - Mamallapuram
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Introduction If I miss the Five Ratha Complex and still claim to have visited Mamallapuram, people might literally laugh at me. Yes! It is one of the most picturesque and famous monuments of the
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Draupadi Ratha - Mamallapuram
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If I miss the Five Ratha Complex and still claim to have visited Mamallapuram, people might literally laugh at me. Yes! It is one of the most picturesque and famous monuments of the heritage-rich
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Five Rathas in Mamallapuram
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When you think of Tamil Nadu, you cannot ignore Mamallapuram. And, when you think of Mamallapuram, you cannot overlook the Five Rathas Complex. The shrines and statues in this complex are some of the
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Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram, Chengalpattu
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Unique Divya Desam where Vishnu is seen in sayana kolam but lying on the ground instead of on Adiseshan … Read More Sthala Sayana Perumal, Mamallapuram,
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