Mahabalipuram Or Mamallapuram

   is very fam ous for its Art and Architecture, it is also called as Mamallapuram; all these were built by Pallavas. The name of the place is coined from the pallava king Mamalla. The Art and Architecture are very ancient built some where in 6th or 7th century. It is been approved by UNESCO as a word heritage center. The very famous shore temples and five rathas are unique and very exciting to see. I had been Very eager to visit this place from my childhood, but i got chance last month ,When i went to Kallpakkam for see my friend.The visit was very exciting and I could able to grab some snaps. The best things here are the statues in each place is been carved in one stone. The very famous site seeing places around are the shore temple very near to the sea, five rathas, elephant and other animals carved in granite, Arjuna penance, light house, seven pagodas by the sea, butter ball etc. This time when i went there was no festivel. I couldnot able to see the dance festivel like authentic Indian dances which includes barathanatiyam, folk and other carnatic song events. There are more number of foreigners from different country visiting this place and you could even say it is next to Goa. My humble advice is not to take a guide here and not to encourage any beggars. If you have any contacts with the local tour operators with the help of them you can fix the guide and also there is some government of Tamil Nadu nominated guides, who help in good site seeing.