Mahabalipuram Temple Tourism

Globally renowned for its shore temples, Mahabalipuram was the second capital of the Pallava kings of Kanchipuram, this tiny sea - side village of Mahabalipuram. The sculpture, here, is particularly interesting because it shows scenes of day-to- day life. Mahabalipuram art can be divided into four categories: open air base - relief, structured temples, man-made caves and rathas (chariots). Its name Mahabalipuram is a consequence of a legend associated with it. According to the belief, this place was under the influence of a conceited and brutal ruler Mahabali. Late on, Lord Vishnu came over the place and killed Mahabali to make people free from his fear. To know more info, visit: http://www.hltt.in/tamilnadu/mahabalipuram.html