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Mahabalipuram
Mahabalipuram
the ancient capital and sea port of Pallava Kings is famous for its south Indian
Temple architecture.But today it is a sleepy village living on its past glory
and the tourist traffic. The sculptures and carvings are fascinating.
Mahabalipuram is also known as the "city of seven pagodas" for out
of solid stone were carved exquisite rock Temples. Five of the Temples are known
as "Rathas" and on their walls the story of Hindu mythology has been
lovingly carved out.
The most famous of them is group of five Rathas. This ratha is dedicated to
the five Pandava Princes and their consort-wife Draupadi. A group of Elephants
one of them 5 meters long known as "Arjuna Penance" is the most prominent
feature of this sculpture.
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