Varaha Cave Temple , Mahabalipuram
About Varaha Cave Temple
This rock cut cave is also a temple. The cave was made by sculpting into the rock. Observant visitors will see horned lions cut into the base of the pillars at the entrance. The is also a panel of Vishnu holding up Bhumi , the earth goddess. Vishnu takes the form of Varaha, the boar.
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Historical
Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu
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Historical
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Pilgrimage
Thirukadalmallai Temple, Tamil Nadu
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This temple is a Divya Desam, a Vishnu temple that features in the work of the Tamil Azhvars. It has a tapering roof that stands tall against the...
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Pilgrimage, Historical
Descent of the Ganges, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
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Shore Temple, Tamil Nadu
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Pilgrimage, Historical
Pancha Rathas, Tamil Nadu
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Historical
Tiger Cave, Tamil Nadu
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Wildlife
Crocodile Bank, Tamil Nadu
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Sadras, Tamil Nadu
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Nature
Covelong Beach, Tamil Nadu
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Adventure
MGM Dizzee World, Tamil Nadu
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MGM Dizzee World is an amusement park located on East Coast Road nearby Chennai. There are many rides and activities in MGM Dizzee World. Log...
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Nature
Muttukadu, Tamil Nadu
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