About Pancha Rathas
You’re shore to be fascinated by this ancient temple. The two main carved pyramid shaped towers make a striking sight particularly against the setting sun. The Shore Temple was built in the eight century, and takes its name from the fact it overlooks the Arabian sea. It is a structural, not rock cut temple. There are two Shiva shrines and one Vishnu shrine.
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Places to Visit near Pancha Rathas
Descent of the Ganges, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
1.1 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
The Descent of the Ganges in Mahabalipuram is quite a feat. Descent of the Ganges is a story carved into two giant monolithic rock boulders....
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Thirukadalmallai Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.1 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
This temple is a Divya Desam, a Vishnu temple that features in the work of the Tamil Azhvars. It has a tapering roof that stands tall against the...
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Varaha Cave Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.1 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
This rock cut cave is also a temple. The cave was made by sculpting into the rock. Observant visitors will see horned lions cut into the base of...
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Annual Dance Festival, Tamil Nadu
1.2 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
Every January and February there is a dance festival in Mamallapuram. The festival espouses such local dance styles as Bharat Natyam,...
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Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu
1.6 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
You’re shore to be fascinated by this ancient temple. The two main carved pyramid shaped towers make a striking sight particularly against the...
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Tiger Cave, Tamil Nadu
6 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
Tiger’s Cave is five kilometers out of Mamallapuram. It is so called because one of the caves here has tigers carved above the entrance. There...
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Sadras, Tamil Nadu
10 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
If you want to travel in time, you don't need a time machine. You just need to go to Sadras and let Saduranga Pattinam sink in. Sadras...
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Crocodile Bank, Tamil Nadu
16.2 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
Extending over the 3.2 hectares of land, Crocodile bank is a not to miss tourist spot in Chennai. The bank was established by a German Biologist...
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Covelong Beach, Tamil Nadu
21.2 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
Covelong Beach is popularly known as Kovalam Beach among people of Chennai is located en route to Mahabalipuram. Not to be confused with its...
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MGM Dizzee World, Tamil Nadu
22.7 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
MGM Dizzee World is an amusement park located on East Coast Road nearby Chennai. There are many rides and activities in MGM Dizzee World. Log...
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Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu
25.4 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
Muttukadu is a small hamlet which is much famed for its back waters, palm grooves, green environment. Tamil Nadu Tourism Development corporation...
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Kolavai Lake, Tamil Nadu
32.2 km from Pancha Rathas - See map
This perennial lake is located 38 km away from Kanchipuram nearby Chengalpattu. This lake contains water even in summer. This is the second...
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