Question
Heritage site of Mahabalipuram.
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Answer
Mahabalipuram is a harbour city located $60\ kms$ away from Chennai and is named after the Pallava king Narsima Varman I, who was popularly known as ‘Mahamalla’.
- It is also known as the ‘City of Seven Caves’.
- These temples are also callled ‘ Shore Temples’ and are carved out of a single rock.
- At present, there are only five rock-cut temples.
- Two rock-cut temples have submerged in the sea. These chariot shaped temples have been named after the Pandavas.
- The biggest is dedicated to Yudhistra and the smallest to Draupadi.
- There is an amazing statue of Lord Vishnu in a smiling pose.
- There is also an idol of Goddess Durga killing Mahisasura.
- Mahabalipuram was a famous port in the ancient times.
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