Mahabalipuram

“If my marriage had gone well, I would have kept Kamali locked away at home like I was and married off to a man at 17. My girl mustn’t grow up like that!"

By installing a comprehensive waste segregation and management system with the help of NGO Hand in Hand, the Tamil Nadu town has managed to go waste-free in just two years.

AIF’s Clinton Fellow Avan Antia shares her admiration for the founders of Tamil Nadu’s Croc Bank, who pulled up their sleeves to make a difference, and inspired a whole generation.

Mahabalipuram is speckled with gems, from the rock-cut monuments dating back to the Pallava dynasty to its sunny beaches. Apollo bookstore is one of the town’s more modern wonders.

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The legend of the Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram says that there were six other temples along with the Shore Temple, which were submerged in a tsunami long before they could be documented. Geologists today may have found proof that this is true.

Among the various beautiful and mesmerizing places in India, there are a few which have been given a special status of being the heritage sites by UNESCO. These wonderful sites are not just a treat for the visitors but also hold great cultural significance. Here is a complete list of these sites.

From the strategically placed Shivling to the legendary deities and folk tales, the stones of Mamallapuram have lives of their own. Know more about the mesmerizing stories behind this amazing World Heritage–listed and also learn about the new community of artists close by which is keeping the tradition alive!