Visiting Places – Mahabalipuram Tour (Highlights)

• Shore Temple
  Iconic seaside Pallava-era temple and UNESCO World Heritage monument, where stone towers rise beside the Bay of Bengal like ancient granite lighthouses.
• Varaha Cave Temple
  Rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu’s Varaha avatar.
• Krishna Mandapam
  Famous for intricate carvings depicting Krishna lifting Govardhan Hill.
• Pancha Rathas
  Monolithic temple chariots carved from single rocks, each with distinct Dravidian architecture.
• Kanchipuram Temples
  Kanchi Kamakshi Amman Temple
  One of the most important Shakti Peethas dedicated to Goddess Kamakshi.
• Ekambareswarar Temple
  Massive Shiva temple associated with the Pancha Bhoota “Earth Element” tradition.
• Kailasanathar Temple
  Oldest structural temple in Kanchipuram, celebrated for exquisite sandstone carvings.
• Varadaraja Perumal Temple
  Major Vishnu temple and one of the 108 Divya Desams.
• Kapaleeshwarar Temple
  Historic Shiva temple in vibrant Mylapore, wrapped in colorful gopurams, flower markets, and the scent of camphor drifting through evening air.
  Other Spiritual/Heritage Attractions
• Descent of the Ganges
  Giant open-air rock relief also known as Arjuna’s Penance.
• Krishna’s Butter Ball
  Famous balancing rock with mythological charm and gravity-defying swagger.