Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram, located 60 kilometres south of Chennai, has various Hindu Temples dedicated to Mahabharata Era and belong to UNESCO World Heritage Site. A mix of history and religion, the temples are marvel of architecture of their time. Many are carved out single rocks. 

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Panch Rathas Temples - Mahabalipuram

Panch Rathas Temples - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

This site has five temples depicted as chariots or rathas, dedicated to five Pandavas and their wife Draupadi.

Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 and ISO 100
Shot with Sony FE 35mm f/1.8 lens at f/11 and ISO 100
Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
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Arjuna Ratha Temple - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

Arjuna Ratha Temple, Five Ratha Area - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

Small but magnificent. Most artistic of all, this temple carvings depicts various stages of life.

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Bhim Ratha Temple - Mahabalipuram

Bhim Ratha Temple, in Five Ratha Area - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

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Yudhishtra Rath Temple - Mahabalipuram

Yudhishtra Rath Temple - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

Four of Panch Ratha Temples dedicated to Pandavas of Mahabharata - Left to right: Yudhishtra, Bhim, Arjuna and Draupadi Temples

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Lion near Draupadi Ratha Temple - Mahabalipuram

Lion near Draupadi Ratha Temple - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

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Krishna lifting Mt Goverdhan - Mahabalipuram

Krishna lifting Mt Goverdhan - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

The walls of the pillared hall depict village life woven into the story of Krishna. Krishna holds Goverdhan Mountain, under which are people, cattle and other animals.

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Carvings at Arjuna Ratha Temple - Mahabalipuram

Carvings at Arjuna Ratha Temple, Five Ratha Site - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

Carvings on Arjuna Ratha depicts various stages of life.

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Nakul Sehdev Rath, Panch Ratha Temples - Mahabalipuram

Nakul Sehdev Rath, Panch Ratha Temples - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

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Ancient Shore Temple - Mahabalipuram

Ancient Shore Temple - Mahabalipuram (27.09.2023)

Dedicated to Lord Shiva, this magnificent site dates back to 6th and 7th Century and has shrines related to Lord Vishnu also.

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Aperture: 11
Camera: ILCE-7RM3
Iso: 100