India-China Summit in temple town of Mahabalipuram |
Mahabalipuram is an ancient port city in Kancheepuram district of Indian state of Tamil Nadu. One of the major tourist destinations near Chennai, this place was once a bustling seaport and a busy trading centre. Mahabalipuram is one of the oldest cities in India. It is known for its great monuments, cave sanctuaries and sculptures. Mahabalipuram is famous for its vast beach, monoliths, stone carvings and temples. A monument complex known as the Group of Monuments, with all its rock art and relief sculptures, is a UNESCO world site. There are a number of places which can be visited in Mahabalipuram. Famous among them is the Seashell Museum, which is Asia`s largest sea shell museum. The museum has more than 20,000 kinds of shells, conchs, corals and fossils on display. This beautiful museum has a myriad of shells and conchs of different sizes, in interesting shapes and patterns and stunning colours. Among the museum stands out, the stunning Shore Temple is a two-temple structure that stands facing the sea. Dating back to the 8th century, legends say, there once existed more than five structures so spectacular that it invited the envy of the gods who unleashed the sea on it.
|
|
|
|