Historical Sights and Heritage

Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) (UNESCO Site)

• Flourished under Pallava dynasty (7th–9th century CE).
• Home to rock-cut temples and monolithic structures like:
  • Shore Temple
  • Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots)
  • Arjuna’s Penance (giant open-air relief sculpture)
• Demonstrates early Dravidian temple architecture.