The Legacy of Dravidian Civilization in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram Temple History

If you are interested in historical things then the Mahabalipuram is the perfect place to visit. It has a vast history and glory. It was built by The Pallava king Narasimhavarman, a city established in the 7th century AD. It is one of the major cities of the pallava kingdom. The Mahabalipuram is one of the temples portraying the events that had happened in the Mahabharata, one of the greatest epics of Hinduism

What is so Special About the Mahabalipuram Temple

TheMahabalipuram is not only a temple, but also a tourist place where a lot of people visit daily. People from many countries and many parts of the world visit this place to know more about it and to gain a new experience from exploring the temple. It is exciting for children, students and tourists also to know more about Mahabalipuram. People are interested because to know more about the roots of the Dravidian civilization.

Parts of Mahabalipuram

It is not only a temple but also a historical place with caves, sculptures, idols and stone carved information about the past. There are many parts in Mahabalipuram and each part has its own unique story and history. Which gives us the knowledge about the history of our past Dravidian civilization.  Each place tells us the story, message and information from the past. Also you can stay at some Resorts Near Chennai and explore more about Mahabalipuram.

Krishna's Butterball

This rock is one of the most interesting part of the temple, because it is said that once a huge rock rolled up and stopped at slope in air and even people, tried pushing it with many elephants and which ends in failure and is it more than 1200 years old and it is still in the same place the reason it got its name Krishna's Butterball is that, the rock  looks like a block of butter rolled into a ball and that is the reason behind it.

Shore Temple

The shore temple is one of the wonders of the Dravidian civilization because this temple is located near the shore, and it is a rock carved temple which is standing freely and looks like a naturally occurring one, which adds beauty to it. You can admire the beauty of this temple from resorts in Mahabalipuram.

Conclusion

Mahabalipuram is considered one of the greatest wonders of Dravidian civilization and the best tourist place for one day trip or long trip because it is a vast place, filled with lots of hidden information and messages from the past. So why are you waiting? Mahabalipuram is waiting for you.