Local culture · India
The Mamallapuram Dance Festival
Each year-end, Mahābalipuram hosts one of the most important festivals of classical Indian dance. It runs from 26 December to…
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On the ground · India
Tirukalikundram
Tirukalikundram, 17 km from Mahābalipuram, is a village dedicated to Śiva, known for its fruit, vegetable and flower market at…
On the ground · India
The Crocodile Farm
This farm is home to 5000 crocodiles and alligators of every shape and size, from all over India and the…
On the ground · India
DakshinaChitra
DakshinaChitra is a living-history museum devoted to the heritage and culture of South India: folk performing arts, crafts, architecture and…
On the ground · India
Cholamandal Artists’ Village
The Cholamandal artists’ village, between Mahābalipuram (40 km) and Chennai (20 km), is a creative cooperative. In fine exhibition-sale rooms…
On the ground · India
Cheyyur, South of Mahābalipuram
This village, off the tourist trail, lies 48 km south of Mahābalipuram, before Merkanam, 6 km to the right of…
On the ground · India
The Temple of Chidambaram
Chidambaram is famous throughout India for its temple dedicated to Śiva as Naṭarāja, the “cosmic dancer” who dances creation (Ānanda…
On the ground · India
Kollywood, the Chennai Film Studios
Chennai’s great film studios are nicknamed “Kollywood” — the Tamil answer to Bollywood. Unlike those of Mumbai, the AVM and…
On the ground · India
The Kapaleeswarar Temple in Chennai
In the heart of Mylapore, one of Chennai’s oldest districts, the Kapaleeswarar temple is one of the great Śaiva sanctuaries…
On the ground · India
The National Art Gallery in Chennai
If there is only one place to visit in Chennai, it is its National Art Gallery. A single complex houses…