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	A monumental effort
		MAMALLAPURAM, or Mahabalipuram, famous for its rock-cut sculptures of the Pallava period, is undergoing extensive beautification.
		The monuments at Mamallapuram are generally ascribed to four Pallava rulers: Mahendravarman I, Narasimhavarman I, Paramesvaravarman I and Narasimhavarman II.
		THE preservation of the monuments at Mamallapuram is a perennial challenge to the conservators of the ASI because of the constant threat of salinity and abrasive action of the sand-bearing wind.
	www.flonnet.com /fl2023/stories/20031121000107000.htm (2146 words)

	Mamallapuram Dance Festival - Mamallapuram Festival - Mamallapuram
		Mamallapuram is a coastal town along the Coromandel situated at a distance of 58 km from Chennai.
		During the reign of Pallavas it was a port town and is renowned for its Rathas or temples in the form of chariots, Mandapas or cave sanctuaries built by the Pallava rulers.
		Mamallapuram Dance Festival is organised every year from early January to first week of February for a period of four weeks.
	dances.indobase.com /dance-festivals/mamallapuram-dance-festival.html (232 words)

	Tourism of India - Holiday Ideas
		The temples of Mamallapuram, built largely during the reigns of Narasimhavarman and his successor Rajasimhavarman, showcases the movement from rock-cut architecture to structural building.
		Some of Mamallapuram's other indigenous motifs, like the lion pilasters, the profuse decorations and precise figure sculptures and he nascent gopuram or gateway, in turn became leitmotifs of the southern style of temple building.
		Mamallapuram's influence can also be seen further afield in the Khmer sculptures of Angkor Thom and Angkor Vat in Cambodia and in the bas-reliefs at the Borobudur temple in Indonesia.
	www.tourismofindia.com /hiwhh/mamallapuramwh.htm (538 words)

	1Up India > India > Tamilnadu > Mamallapuram > Mamallapuram-Architectural splendour of Tamil Nadu
		Mamallapuram attracts tourists from all over the globe to its monumental splendour and sunny beaches.
		Mamallapuram is full of stone carved temples, rathas and exquisitely carved stone walls.
		Mamallapuram can be visited all year round but in summers it is hot and uncomfortable.
	www.1upindia.com /states/tamilnadu/mamallapuram (741 words)

	Cleaning Mamallapuram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mamallapuram is a small town on the east coast of India and is 58 km away from Chennai.
		Mamallapuram is the birthplace of south Indian architecture and sculpture.
		During that period, Mamallapuram was one of the main sea ports on the East Coast.
	www.cpreec.org /04_articles/clean_mamalla/clean_mamalla.html (1578 words)

	Tourists trickle back to Mamallapuram : HindustanTimes.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Tourists are coming back, shops close to the beach have been set up again and are doing modest business, so are the stalls set up by the tourism department to display the arts and crafts of southern India.
		Mamallapuram was the seat of power of the Pallava dynasty that ruled much of southern India from first century AD to eighth century AD.
		The resorts are Fishermen Cove, MGM, Shelter, Ideal Beach, Golden Beach, Mamallapuram Beach, GRT beach and the state government owned TTDC beach resort.
	www.hindustantimes.com /news/181_1189125,00470002.htm (575 words)

	Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
		Mamallapuram, located 60km south of Chennai on the Bay of Bengal, means “the town of Mamalla, the great wrestler.” Mamalla is the title given to the Pallava ruler Narasimha Varman I, who built many of the temples here.
		Mamallapuram is one of the more visited places by foreign tourists in South India.
		It is 14km west of Mamallapuram, 60km southwest of Chennai, and 65km east of Kanchipuram.
	www.naturalnirvana.com /India/IndianStates/Tamil-Nadu/Mamallapuram.htm (4166 words)

	Hotels in Mamallapuram, Hotels in Mamallapuram India, Mamallapuram Hotels, Mamallapuram Hotels in India, Tourism in ...
		The mystery of Mamallapuram lingers, unraveled, but its sculptural extravaganza is a living testament of the virile artistic temperament of the Pallavas who were trendsetters in South Indian art.
		Mamallapuram with its picturesque location on a rocky outcrop between the beach and a lagoon is a happy combination of history, good beaches, hassle-free tourism and fabulous fish and lobster!
		Mamallapuram is renowned for its series of charming rathas and the spectacular carved relief depicting Arjuna's Penance.
	www.tourism-of-india.com /hotels-in-mamallapuram.html (521 words)

	Mark Moxon, Travel Writer: India: Mamallapuram
		Howard and I finally boarded the bus south from Chennai to the temple beach town of Mamallapuram (previously known as Mahabalipuram, another bloody name change in a land that is confusing enough without dithering about what to call things).
		Mamallapuram is best known for its rock temples and pretty little beach, but these days it's as popular for its travellers' scene as anything else.
		Not surprisingly I didn't swim in Mamallapuram, lest I be bitten by a gently glowing three-headed tuna with a PhD in Astrophysics.
	www.moxon.net /india/mamallapuram.html (481 words)

	The Majestic Mamallapuram
		Mamallapuram, situated 58 kms south of Chennai, is a very important tourist stop.
		Mamallapuram is today a marvellous open air museum displaying all the wealth of the Pallava craftsmanship.
		A thousand years ago, Mamallapuram was a bustling sea port with ships bringing in riches from the distant lands.
	www.chennaionline.com /toursntravel/ontheroad/mamallapuram.asp (536 words)

	Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) Shore Temple
		"Mamallapuram was developed as flourishing seaport by the great Pallava monarch, Narasimhavaraman I, and has ever since remained important in the history of south India.
		The monolithic temples of Ganesa and Bhima rathas, both in Mamallapuram, are splendid examples of the rectangular vimanas.
		The Mahendravarmesvaragriha, constructed at the entrance of the Kailasanatha temple of Kanchipuram by Rajasimha's son, a structural example of the rectangular vimana still preserved.
	www.tamilnation.org /culture/architecture/mahabalipuram.htm (1574 words)

	Madras Travelogue, Temples by the Shore
		With its antecedents rooted in legends and history, Mamallapuram is representative of the beginning of the architectural supremacy of south India.
		If you are staying at Mamallapuram, it is better to start your tour of the place early, when the sunlight is mellow and the all-pervading tourists are yet to arrive.
		Mamallapuram can be seen either on a day trip from Chennai or on an extended holiday.
	www.trekshare.com /index.cfm?p1=48&journalid=12069 (1404 words)

	Mamallapuram (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mamallapuram is famous for its Shore temple which was originally constructed in the middle of 7th century.
		Mamallapuram is very popular with weekenders from Chennai.
		Accommodation is very tight in January during the Mamallapuram Dance Festival.
	www.adhyapak.com /tours/mamallapuram.html (278 words)

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		Mamallapuram sculptural extravaganza is a living testament of the virile artistic temperament of the Pallavas who were trendsetters in South Indian art.
		The "Mamallapuram Dance Festival" is organized by the Department of Tourism, Government of Tamil Nadu every year in Mamallapuram.
	www.india-tours.com /destination/india/tamilnadu/mamallapuram/mamallapuram-generalinfo.html (337 words)

	City Information - Mamallapuram / Mahabalipuram
		Mamallapuram is a popular beach resort and culture-front, especially for the tourists who come from the worldover, who love to imbibe and soak in its rich traditions !
		And, this is easily the pride of Mamallapuram.
		By Road : Mamallapuram is connected by road to Madras, Thirukkalikundram, also known as Pakshithirtham, Kanchipuram and Pondicherry via Chingleput.
	www.jetairtours.com /mah.htm (587 words)

	Mysterindia.com - Mamallapuram - Poetry in Stone (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Though it is no longer a port, Mamallapuram has retained its fame,thanks to the great Pallava artisans.
		Mamallapuram holds its own, and stands as a silent yet eloquent witness to the glory of its creators and sculptors.Unfortunately most of the work was left incomplete, and time and naturel have also eroded the remains of this once great port.
		Mamallapuram is 60 kms from Chennai and connected by a good road that runs along the coast.
	www.mysterindia.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=26 (580 words)

	The Hindu : Tamil Nadu News : Garbage, hawker menace putting off Mamallapuram tourists
		While a master plan is in an advanced stage of implementation to keep Mamallapuram a `must-see' destination in south India, the tourist spot is crying for immediate attention to make it "garbage, encroachment and harassment-free''.
		But there has to be sustained efforts to keep Mamallapuram town clean as it attracts over 500 tourists daily during a non-peak season and over 2000 visitors during the peak tourist season'', explained the owner of a chain of resort hotels and restaurants.
		Travel buffs and Mamallapuram residents who are keen on preserving the tourist spot in its traditional greatness feel that the Central and State Governments should act quickly before it is too late.
	www.hinduonnet.com /2004/08/03/stories/2004080306470400.htm (491 words)

	Indutourism.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
		Mamallapuram was once a flourshing spot with a brisk maritime trade with countries in south-East Asia and the It was one of the ports from where waves of settler
		The Stately temple Standing on the edge of the sea-shore in the lone Surviving evidence in mamallapuram of the pallava temple to provide a structural variant to their rock-cut shrines.
		Mamallapuram is the creation of a single King with a Multi-faceted artistic mind restleslly at work creating new forms, innovating new styles, experimneting with new
	indutourismnews.com /mamallapuram.htm (229 words)

	Mahabalipuram India, Mamallapuram, Descent of the Ganga, Rock Cut Mandap, Adivaraha Mandap, Mahishamardini Mandap, ...
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		It grew to such stature and importance that by the seventh to eighth centuries the Pallava rulers of the region invested in large-scale temple construction.
		There are several local legends about six other temples (pagodas), and indeed about the entire city of Mamallapuram, which was said to have been consumed by the waves leaving treasures and beautiful temples at the bottom of the sea.
	www.4to40.com /discoverindia/places/index.asp?article=discoverindia_places_mahabalipuram (2831 words)

	Mahabalipuram,Mahabalipuram India,Travel to Mahabalipuram
		The main hill at Mamallapuram is dotted with pillared halls carved into the rock face.
		The ten pavilions at Mamallapuram, of which two are unfinished, were designed as shrine, with a sanctum and on outer hall.
		The fact that many of the temples and sculptures of Mamallapuram are unfinished, points to the sudden withdrawal of patronage from rock-cut temples when King Rajasimhavarman came to power.
	www.pilgrimage-india.com /south-india-pilgrimage/mahabalipuram.html (1243 words)

	Buy Buddhist statues and Hindu statues from Mamallapuram, India
		In the Five Rathas village in the South of the town, the sound of sculptors' chisels hitting stone can be heard from early morning to late at night.
		Mamallapuram has a long history of Indian art with sculpture going back to the seventh century A.D.There are numerous ancient works of stone sculpture - often carvings on rock faces - around the town.
		The town was the second capital and seaport of the Pallava kings of Kancheepuram whose carvings date from the fifth to the eigth century A.D. The ancient tradition of Indian art has been continued by the over 200 sculptors in the town today making Buddhist statues and Hindu statues.
	www.geocities.com /zodiacpendants/largesculptures (340 words)

	The Hindu : Mamallapuram excavations reveal sea port, canals
		Ten years of excavation at Mamallapuram has revealed several structures including a sea port and helped in pushing its history back by 700 years, K.T. Narasimhan, Superintending Archaeologist, Temple Survey Project, Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has said.
		Prior to the excavation, the history of Mamallapuram was restricted only till the eighth century A.D. Mr.
		With this, ASI was able to conclude that there must have been flourishing activity at Mamallapuram as early as the first century A.D. Stating that the present location of the Shore Temple must have been a hillock, Mr.
	www.hindu.com /2003/12/31/stories/2003123110830800.htm (200 words)

	The Hindu : Front Page : Remains of Subrahmanya temple found near Mamallapuram
		The discovery has renewed the debate whether the temple was one among the Seven Pagodas that reportedly existed on Mamallapuram's shores that are famed for its Pallava monuments.
		The villagers and the village assembly should use the interest accrued from the gold to conduct the temple festival during the Tamil month of Karthigai, it said.
		According to P. Aravazhi, the temple builders had used a mixture of clay, brickbats and stone to provide stability to the foundation because the temple was built on beach sand.
	www.hindu.com /2005/07/12/stories/2005071214881300.htm (857 words)

	Mamallapuram Travel
		Mamallapuram, 60 Kms., South of Chennai, nestling on the shore of the Bay of Bengal, was a port of the Pallavas.
		Mamallapuram is also a well-known beach resorts in India.
		This farm breeds crocodiles to augment the crocodile population of wildlife sanctuaries.
	www.locateindia.com /mamallapuram (684 words)

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		Mamallapuram was the second capital of the Pallava Kings of Kanchi during the 6th and 8th centuries AD, who were great patrons of art and architecture.
		Mamallapuram dates back to early historic times on the evidence of stray pottery and Roman coins.
		Realising the importance of the place, Pallava king Narasimhavarman I Mamalla made it his second capital and the new capital was named after him as Mamallapuram, which soon became a centre of international trade where dancers and musicians entertained foreign visitors and traders.
	www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/sept29/sh5.htm (664 words)

	Photos of Mamallapuram - India Travelogue
		58km south of Chennai, the coastal town of Mamallapuram is an international historic and heritage center for being the place of origin and evolution of art and architecture of the Tamil country.
		Mamallapuram comes from Mamalla, one of the titles of this king.
		Two rocks of a total length of 90ft with a narrow fissure between them are used to represent the story of Arjuna who does penance to get an arrow from Shiva that will destroy his enemies.
	www.geocities.com /india_images/mamallapuram.html (446 words)

	Mamallapuram
		Among the other carvings on the rock are animals and heavenly beings witnessing the descent of the Ganges from the Himalayas and some episodes from the Panchatantra tales.
		The Mahishasuramardhini cave, contrasting the goddess fighting a demon on one side, and Lord Vishnu's cosmic sleep on the other, is a particularly remarkable one.
		Bas-Relief.- The World's largest bas relief measuring 27m X 9m is the pride of Mamallapuram.
	ouray.cudenver.edu /~rramanuj/mamal.htm (749 words)

	Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram
		Mamallapuram, the district derives it's name from 'Mamalla' the wrestler king Narsimha Varman, whose contribution is immense and much evident in architecture and sculpture here.
		The city of Mamallapuram or Mahabalipuram, is full of sculpture workshops all around and many artisans thrive on this art here.
		Early in the morning, the sounds of machines and manual tools striking stone continue throughout the day in a manner such that it was next to impossible to forget the town's past and why today it attracts visitors: sculpture and sculptors.
	www.sawf.org /newedit/edit12102001/travel.asp (2535 words)

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