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What to See in Mahābalipuram
Mahābalipuram — today Mamallapuram, “the city of Mahā Bali” — is a small town in Tamil Nadu, 60 km south…
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Gingee, Forts off the Beaten Track
Off the tourist trail, Gingee is a spectacular, almost-abandoned site: four old forts perched on hills, in an extraordinary granite…
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Kanchipuram, One of India’s Seven Sacred Cities
Kanchipuram, “the golden city” (from kanchi, gold, and puram, city), is one of India’s seven sacred cities. Former capital of…
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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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Tirukalikundram
Tirukalikundram, 17 km from Mahābalipuram, is a village dedicated to Śiva, known for its fruit, vegetable and flower market at…
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The Crocodile Farm
This farm is home to 5000 crocodiles and alligators of every shape and size, from all over India and the…
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DakshinaChitra
DakshinaChitra is a living-history museum devoted to the heritage and culture of South India: folk performing arts, crafts, architecture and…
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Cholamandal Artists’ Village
The Cholamandal artists’ village, between Mahābalipuram (40 km) and Chennai (20 km), is a creative cooperative. In fine exhibition-sale rooms…
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Cheyyur, South of Mahābalipuram
This village, off the tourist trail, lies 48 km south of Mahābalipuram, before Merkanam, 6 km to the right of…
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The Temple of Chidambaram
Chidambaram is famous throughout India for its temple dedicated to Śiva as Naṭarāja, the “cosmic dancer” who dances creation (Ānanda…