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The great monuments Mahabalipuram

The great monuments of Mahabalipuram

It’s been several years that the shore temple of Mahabalipuram has lost its old charm of tingling bells, Poojas, mantras and the variety of garlands. The temple itself has changed into a World Heritage Site with historical importance. There are no pilgrims, but there are several tourists. The Sun God still showers blessings to all. The Sunrise at Mahabalipuram After the Long drive from Chennai through the East Coast Highway, more commonly called as the ECR highway, you are definitely bound to feel drowsy particularly during early morning. A walk alongside the shore temple boundary walls towards the beach adds to this. A typical sunrise at Mahabalipuram But as said always, the best thing comes in the end right. The beach gives one of the best views of sunrise and the first rays of sun is bound to melt all the drowsiness from you. Climb a few rocks on the beach and you can relax in the cool breeze as well. Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram? Mamallapuram is the current name for Mahabalipuram. You will not see …