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Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is our next target for Indian tourist places. This city of Tamil Nadu  is placed on the Coromandel Shore close to Bay of Bengal.  Mahabalipuram is basically a beaches city having countless temples also. Earlier the city was popular for sea port particularly in 7 th  to 10 th  century of Pallava Empire. City was named after impolite, brutal, and supercilious King Mahabali. He was killed by Lord Vishnu at Mahabalipuram. Rulers of Pallavas Empire were eager for growth of Mahabalipuram especially in art and architecture. Attraction in Mahabalipuram: Arjun’s Penance: The famed rock sculpture known as Arjun’s Penance is first thing to watch in Mahabalipuram. The structure is designed on the rear side of rock in whale shape. The size of Penance is 9 m in height and 27 m in length. Tiger's Caves: next spot we discuss is Tiger's Caves located close to coastal town of...