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Give an introduction of the town and temples of Mahabalipuram. |
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Answer» Mahabalipuram: It is a small city located at 60 km from Chennai in Tamil Nadu. Mahabalipuram lies on the coast and faces the Bay of Bengal. This city is famous for its splendid temple architecture and seashore. Narsinh Varman-I, the King of Pallava dynasty, gave this town the name of Mahabalipuram. People gave the king the title of ‘Mahamalla’ which means a great wrestler. Seven temples were built here. Out of them two temples submerged in the sea. Hence, today only five chariot temples exist. The temples contain an amazing figure of Lord Vishnu in smiling pose. Besides, there is also an idol of Goddess Durga slaying Mahisasura. It is worth knowing that Mahabalipuram was also a famous ancient harbour. |
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