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Mahabalipuram: This seventh-century port city of the South Indian dynasty of
the Pallavas is situated 60 kilometers south off Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is
believed to have been named after the Pallava King, Mamalla. It has various
historic monuments built largely between the seventh and ninth centuries, and
has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is especially known for
its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant
open-air reliefs such as the famous ‘Descent of the Ganges’, and the temple of
Rivage, with thousands of sculptures dedicated to the glory of Shiva.
Shopping: Chennai is a shopper’s delight with many shops worth visiting. For
conventional items and handicrafts, Government Emporiums offer wide variety
of choices at fixed prices. Victoria Technical Institute on Mount Road showcases
handicrafts from all over the country. Central Cottage Industries Emporium in
Temple Towers, also on Mount Road, offers good buys. SIPA’S Craftlink at
Kodambakkam High Road is South India’s first fair price shop, which supports
local artisans. You can buy variety of locally made handicrafts, textiles, and
papier-mâché items at reasonable prices. Cane ’n’ Bamboo at Egmore stocks
textiles and handicrafts sourced from charity-based craft cooperatives at lower
prices than most Emporiums.
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