| Page Views: 1,554 Last Visit to Mamallapuram: February, 2005 | So many mixed feelings after the Tsunami by cadzand - last update: Mar 4, 2005 |
Mahabalipuram, or Mamallapuram, was the chief seaport of the Pallavas who ruled over much of South India from as early as the first century B.C to the eighth century A.D., and it is now recognized as the site of some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements in India, as there are the Shore Temple, the manmade caves, the 5 Rathas or chariots, the famous Arjuna's Penance and the Krishna Mandapa.
None of these historical monuments have been damaged by the December 26th Tsunami, which cannot been said about the Mamallapuram population, of which 79 people have been killed. Their houses, boats and fishing nets don't exist any more, swept away by the waves...
The surviving families are still living in tent camps between the sea-shore and the main road in poor life conditions, without international help, as it has been refused by the Indian Government. |
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mallyak Thu Nov 6, 2008 07:38 UTC
10/10 for some lovely photos!and tips too. | roamer61 Tue Mar 11, 2008 22:04 UTC
Great page. Beautiful pictures and good tips too. | mary2u99 Tue Apr 25, 2006 10:27 UTC
Beautiful pictures and a great page. Lots of info. Good works. | muddybok Wed Mar 8, 2006 19:02 UTC
I got totally templed out before i reach Mamallapuram. So, i didn't go too detail on temples/rathas. I see something else. Nice page, thks for sharing. |
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