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Mahabalipuram is a town in Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu. It is an ancient historic town. Mahabalipuram is one of the oldest cities in India and is famous for its various stone carved monuments and ancient temples. This city is well connected through a network of roads from Chennai and other important cities of South India. This is one of the places in South India which is highly demanded by tourist. HISTORY The ancient Mamallapuram, as Mahabalipuram was formerly known, was flourishing port town of the Pallava rulers of south India who chiseled in stone a fabulous "open-air museum" of sculpture under the vault of a burning sky. Apart from this, nothing is known of the place. Staying at Mahabalipuram Resorts is an unique way of experiencing its history. Most of the temples and rock carvings of this place were built during the reigns of Narsinha Varman. Today, this town attracts its visitors not just for the history but a fabulous beach experience too. FAIRS & FESTIVALS Pongal is the most important and famous festival in Tamil Nadu and is celebrated in mid January every year. This festival is celebrated not only in Tamil Nadu but also in most parts of South India. Mamallapuram Dance Festival is organized during the months of January and February in the city of Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu. The Sthalasayana Perumal temple festivals, Masimagam and Brahmothsavam, are held in the month of March. BEST TIME TO VISIT The best time to visit places in Mahablipuram are February, March, October, November, and December. The weather is quite pleasant during this time. It is the best time for the tourists to enjoy the place and move around for sightseeing, outdoor activities are also best around this time. How to reach BY AIR – Chennai is the nearest airport about 45 km away from Mahablipuram. BY RAIL – The nearest railway station is Chennai Railway Station which is at a distance of 45 kms. Chengalpattu is another station which is at a distance of 29kms from Mahabalipuram. By ROAD – Mahabalipuram is easily accessible by road from Chennai or Pondicherry and Kanchipuram. There are numbers of buses that takes you to Mahabalipuram. Tourist attractions in mahabalipuram
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