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On the east coast of India situated about 60 KM from Chennai is the ancient city of Mahabalipuram . A UNESCO World Heritage Site this port city is home to many architectural gems. The city also know as Mamallapuram has its history dating back to the 3rd century CE perhaps even earlier. Though the city has all comforts of modern day living if one strolls down the lanes of the city and walks past some of the beautiful and well preserved buildings, one can, with a little imaginations be easily be transported to a time when the city was a thriving port city getting visitors from all over the world. There are many points of interests, the Pancha Rathas (Five chariots), Varaha Cave Temple, Thirukadalmallai temple, Arjuna's Penance, Shore Temple, Light House, Sculpture Museum and Tiger's Caves (located a stones throw away from the city). Most of the architecture is monolith and the deft details which can be seen in these sculptures and monuments is breath taking. What is even mo...

Situated on the India Sri Lanka border, this beautiful island is  home to one of the most religious places in India. Rameshwaram derives its name from two Sanskrit  words Ram and Eshwaram. Which mean Ram 's God. As per Hindu mythology is believed that Lord Ram crossed over to Sri Lanka   from here . When he returned victorious from battle he prayed to Lord Shiva here. A temple was established in its place Rameswaram Panorama click photo for larger version   The temple has great significance for Hindus. It is said a journey to Kashi is incomplete without a journey to Rameshwaram.  The temple has beautiful architecture a beautiful representational of intricate stone work found in Temples in South India. The temple is also know as thousand pillars temple because the temple has a thousand pillars. Apart from Hindus the place also has religious significance...