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European Sailors called it as Seven Pagodos -  Seven Pagodas  has served as a nickname for the south Indian city of  Mahabalipuram, also called Mamallapuram, since the first European explorers reached it. The phrase "Seven Pagodas" refers to a myth that has circulated in India, Europe, and other parts of the world for over eleven centuries. Mahabalipuram’s  Shore Temple, built in the 8th century under the reign of Narasimhavarman II, stands at the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Legend has it that six other temples once stood with it.Read out more 

The Pallava dynasty was a South Indian dynasty that existed from 275 CE to 897 CE, ruling a portion of what is today southern India. They gained prominence after the eclipse of the Satavahana dynasty, whom the Pallavas served as feudatories. Pallavas became a major power during the reign of Mahendravarman I (571 – 630 CE) and Narasimhavarman I (630 – 668 CE) and dominated the Telugu and northern parts of the Tamil region for about 600 years until the end of the 9th century. Throughout their reign, they were in constant conflict with both Chalukyas of Badami in the north and the Tamil kingdoms of Chola and Pandyas in the south and were finally defeated by the Chola kings in the 9th century CE. The construction of the five rathas is traced back to the 7th century during the reign of King Mahendravarman I from 600–630 CE and his son Narasimhavarman I from 630–668 AD of the Pallava dynasty. An ASI inscribed tablet at the site mentions that the concept of carving the rocks in the

This is one small zoological park with natural beautiful surroundings. The Park is filled with different type of animals. Now, from the Chennai, Vandalur Anna Zoological Park two white Peacocks, some small Cranes are brought to this park. More animals are soon to be added to Park. Find out more amazing picture @ mypage

The  Madras Crocodile Bank Trust and Centre for Herpetology  (MCBT) is a reptile  zoo  and herpetology research station, located 40 kilometres (25 mi) south of the city of Chennai, in state of Tamil Nadu,  India . The centre is both a registered trust and a recognized zoo under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 and is India's leading institution for herpeto faunal conservation, research and education. The bank is the first crocodile breeding centre in Asia and comes under the purview of the Central Zoo Authority, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India. It was established with the aim of saving three Indian endangered species of crocodile—the marsh or mugger crocodile, the saltwater crocodile, and the gharial, which at the time of founding of the trust were all nearing extinction. The CrocBank grounds are covered by coastal dune forest providing a haven for native wildlife, including large breeding colonies of water birds and a secure nesting beach for ol

Kovalam (Covelong) is a fishing village in Chennai, India, 40 kilometres south of Chennai, on the East Coast Road en route to Mahabalipuram. Covelong was a port town developed by the Nawab of Carnatic, Saadat Ali. It was taken over by the French in 1746, and destroyed by the British in 1752. The Dutch built a fort in Covelong during the colonial times, which today has been made the Taj Fisherman's Cove, a private luxury beach resort. An ancient Catholic church on the beach is another attraction. There is also a Dharga & temple nearby the beach. Find out more @ my page

Trip to Culturally Alive Museum DakshinaChitra  ("a picture of the south") is a  living-history museum  in the  Indian state  of  Tamil Nadu , dedicated to  South Indian heritage and culture . It is located 25 kilometres (16 mi) to the south of  Chennai . Opened to the public on 14 December 1996, the museum was founded and is being managed by the  Madras Craft Foundation  (MCF). The MCF was established in 1984.  Deborah Thiagarajan , an Indian art historian of American origin, governs the museum. The museum is built on 10 acres (4.0 ha) of land taken on a 33-year lease from the  Government of Tamil Nadu . Developed as a heritage village, DakshinaChitra has an array of displays depicting the life pattern of Indians in the states of  South India . The exhibits portray the living beliefs of art, folk performing-arts, craft and architecture of India, in particular of South Indian traditions. Find Out more at my page

Cholamandal Artists' Village , established in 1966, is the largest artists' commune in India. Its artists are credited for the Madras Movement of Art (1950s–1980s), which brought modernism to art in South India. Their work is widely recognized as some of the best art produced in postwar India and is shown regularly in galleries across the country. Several Cholamandal artists have also shown in Europe, the United States and South America. In the village Injambakkam, 9 km from Chennai, India, it has over 20 resident painters and sculptors, who live as a community and pool their skills. They run the Artists Handicrafts Association, a cooperative which manages the village and sale of works through the permanent exhibition at the complex, which includes paintings, sketches, terra-cotta/stone/metal sculptures, batiks and handicrafts etc., making the village a self-supporting entity. Find more information and picture @ my page

Old KarikattuKuppam (ECR) Karikattukuppam is a small Village/hamlet in Thiruporur Taluk in Kanchipuram District of Tamil Nadu State, India. It comes under Muttukkadu Panchayath. It is located 68 KM towards East from District head quarters Kanchipuram. 17 KM from Thiruporur. 30 KM from State capital Chennai. Find More Spooky Pics @ my blog page

Panaiyur is one of the fisher man Village located on famous ECR road. This place is one among the most visited tourist spot due to its neat environment, friendly native villagers and guarded by Police officials.                   Explore more @ my blog

Nanmangalam Reserve Forest and Nanmangalam Lake is one among the many bird watching places found in and around Chennai. The specialty of this place is, it is very near from the heart of the city and is easily reachable. If you are in Chennai and you love Bird watching then you can plan for a bird watching trip to this place. Read more @ my blog page