Tuesday 15 May 1990

Visit to Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Pakshitirtha, Shivkanchi, Vishnukanchi in May-1990


Marina Beach, Chennai is a natural urban beach in Chennai, The beach runs from nearly a distance of 6.0 km (3.7 mi) making it the longest natural urban beach in India.


Crocodile Park was established with the aim of saving three Indian endangered species of crocodile—the marsh or mugger crocodile, the saltwater crocodile, and the gharial. The center has one of the world's largest collections of crocodiles and alligators. 


Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.It is one of the oldest structural (versus rock-cut) stone temples of South India.



Vedagiriswarar_temple, Pakshitirtham, Tirukalukundram consists of two structures, one at the foot-hill and the other at the top-hill. The main attraction, the large temple hill-top temple houses the deity of Shiva, known as Vedagiriswarar. The temple at the foot-hills is dedicated to his consort Parvati, known here as Thiripurasundari Amman. The town is also known as Pakshi Theertham (Bird's Holy Lake) because of a pair of birds -Most likely Egyptian vultures- that are believed to have visited the site for centuries. These birds are traditionally fed by the temple priests and arrive before noon to feed on offerings made from rice, wheat, ghee and sugar.



Vishnukanchi, Kanchipuram is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in the holy city of Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. 


Ekambareswarar Temple, Kanchipuram is a Hindu temple dedicated to the deity Shiva, located in the town of KanchipuramThe temple complex covers 25 acres with four gateway towers known as gopurams


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