Weddings are allowed at nearby Mahabalipuram Beaches. No limit on the guest count for the wedding.

Mahabalipuram Shore Temple Wedding Procedure

1. The bride must be 18 years and above.
2. The Groom must be 21 years and above
3. The bride’s and Groom’s Aadhar card photocopies/passport photocopies are required
4. The bride’s parents’ and groom’s parents’ Aadhar card photocopies or passport photocopies are required.
5. Rooms can be booked while booking the beach resort space
6. A beach wedding allowed for all communities.

Beach weddings are allowed at private beach resorts and hotels near Mahabalipuram. Shore Temple is under ASI, so weddings and events are not allowed. Beach resorts are located within 1–2 km of Mahabalipuram. Booking is required, as limited space is available.

Best for Mahabalipuram Wedding: Nov to Jul

Beach Wedding Arrangements

1. Flower Decorations
2. Seating arrangements
3. Catering Services
4. Kalyana Mantap decoration
5. Nadaswaram/Band
6. Pooja Samagri
7. Purohit
8. Musical night/DJ
9. Mehendi/Haldi function
10. Wedding Barath
11. Travel arrangements
12. Candid Photography
13. Wedding Photography
14. Drone Video shooting
15. Regular Video shooting

Marriage Registration Procedure

A receipt will be provided by the beach resort manager stating that the couple can register their marriage in their hometown.

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Best Time to Visit: Sep-Mar 1st week.

Mahabalipuram Panchayat Entry fees

Ticket Valid Till 12:00 am.

Visiting Hours: Sunrise to Sunset. Daily. ie. 6:30 am – 6:00 pm.

Places to visit in Mahabalipuram

1. Mahabalipuram Shore Temple
2. Five Rathas
3. Arjuna’s penance
4. Arjuna’s Ratha
5. Bhima’s Ratha
6. Dharmaraja’s Ratha
7. Dharmaraja’s rock-cut throne.
8. Dolotsava Mandapam
9. Draupadi’s Rath
10. Lion, Elephant and Bull’s Huge stone figures.
11. Ishwara Temple
12. Kottikal Mandapa
13. Krishna Mandapa
14. Krishna’s butterball
15. Mahishamardini rock-cut mandapa
16. Rock-cut Ganesha temple
17. Rock-cut Varaha Temple
18. Royagopuram
19. Sahadeva’s Rath
20. Lighthouse

Must-visit Places

1. Arjuna’s Penance
2. Shore Temple
3. Five Rathas.

Mahabalipuram Shore Temple and other Monuments Entry fee

Ticket Counter

One time ticket purchase for a group of monuments. Ticket purchased at any counter can be used at remaining entry points.

Arjuna’s Penance

Mahabalipuram Vehicle Parking Details

Free parking space available at all entry points.

How to reach Mahabalipuram Shore?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Chennai which is 55 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Chennai which is 59 Km away.
2. Local trains run from Park Town to Tidel Park
3. From Tidel park, it is by bus to Mamallapuram

By Road

1. The direct bus is available from Chennai and Puducherry stations.

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This shore temple was built by the Pallava Kings during 700 – 728 AD. This shore temple also called as Seven Pagodas by the European Sailors. Six temples were submerged in the Sea. This place acted as the Port city for Pallavas. This Temple was recognized as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

Shore Temple Entry fees

Free entry for under 15 years children.

Best TIme to visit: Oct-Jun 1st week.

Mahabalipuram Temple Timings

Pooja not performed at these temples now.

Timings: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm. Daily.

Dress Code: Any decent outfit.

Reference Link: Temple History

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The above-mentioned timings might differ due to traffic flow.

Best Time to visit: Nov-Jun.

Tourists inflow will be high during Public Holidays, Nov, Dec, Apr and May months.

Chennai Mahabalipuram One day Package

Inclusions

1. Ac Cab Charges
2. Parking Charges
3. Toll Charges
4. Driver Charges

Exclusions

1. Entry fees
2. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
3. Personal Expenses
4. Any other expenses not in the inclusions.

Chennai Mahabalipuram One day Package Cost

For Chennai Mahabalipuram One day Package, Please call @ 93 93 93 9150

Temple: details

Reference Link: Temple History

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The above-mentioned visiting order might change based on the traffic.

One tour package is available from Chennai, Tirupati, Kanchipuram and other nearby places.

Mahabalipuram tour packages

Inclusions

1. Ac Cab Charges
2. Parking Charges
3. Toll Charges
4. Driver Charges
5. Fuel Charges

Exclusions

1. Entry fees
2. Breakfast/ Lunch/ Dinner
3. Personal Expenses
4. Any other expenses not in the inclusions.

Best Time to Visit: Nov-Jun.

The crowd will be high during Nov, Dec, Jan, Mar and Apr months.

Mahabalipuram tour packages Cost

The above-mentioned prices might change with the fuel charges.

For Mahabalipuram tour packages, Please call @ 93 93 93 9150.

Temple: details

Reference Link: Temple History

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Mahabalipuram Shore Temple, Best Time To Visit

Mahabalipuram History

Temple History

As per the Legend, Lord  Vishnu appeared before Pundarika in his actual form at this holy place. Pundarika means Lotus who offered Lotus to Vishnu. Pundarika thought of offering garland Lord Vishnu at Ocean of Milk. The sage was not sure on what to do, he was restless, he thought of drying the sea to reach the place.  Lotus flowers which he was carrying remains fresh even after a year. The waters too never got exhausted. Lord Vishnu in the form of an old man appeared before Pundarika. Lord tried to prevent Pundarika from his effort but the Sage remained strong. Lord Vishnu asked him to bring food as he is hungry. The Sage returned to the shore but took the food accordingly from Mamallapuram and reached the shore, but the old man was not around. The sage noticed the idol of Lord Vishnu down on the sands. The sage realized that it is none other Lord Vishnu who appeared as an old man. Lord Vishnu appeared before him in his actual form. Thus Lord Vishnu is seen there since then lying on the barred flor, hence “Thalaysayana”. Sage Pundarika Tirtha is said to be more holy than the Ganges. It is believed that sage Agasthya and Garuda took a holy dip in this Tirtha and attained Moksha.

Reference Link: Temple History

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This place must have been built between the 2nd and 5th Centuries AD. Cholas made Kancheepuram as the Capital in 5th Century and ruled the region. Elanthirayan, the Chola prince, who sailed from Manipallava, an island off Ceylon, had Kanchi as his capital. While sailing in the ship, it was wrecked on the high seas and he reached the shore by swimming and came to Kanchi. The shore which he reached the shore by swimming perhaps named Kadamallai. He had developed into a big port. It flourished so till the 7th and 8th centuries. Thereafter the sea might have swept on the lands and many parts might have been swept off. Temples might have gone into the sea sometime between 1070-1117 AD.

Siva Temple on the shore was built in the 7th Century. It is only during Pallava period that hills were cut out, rocks were carved in and monoliths were heaped in artistic shapes. An Inscription says that the temple was called “Kshatriya Simha Pallaveswaram”. Rajasimha Pallaveswaram temple was built by Rajasimha Pallava during 690-710 AD.

Lord  Vishnu revealed himself before Pundarika in this holy place. It is said that the sage derived his name from having offered all the lotus flowers (Pundarika means Lotus) to Vishnu. Led by a crocodile, sage reached Vaikuntam and wished to garland Lord Vishnu at Ocean of Milk, he did know what to do, he was restless, he thought of drying the sea to reach the place. A year passed and the lotus flowers he kept on the shores remained as fresh as ever. The waters too never got exhausted. However, Lord Vishnu yielding to his love and faith, and in the disguise of an old man appeared before the sage. He tried to dissuade the sage from his effort but in vain, Then the Lord told him that he was hungry and requested him to bring him food and he agreed to do the work for his sake. The Sage took the food accordingly from Mamallapuram and reached the shore, but the old man was not found there. Lord Vishnu himself was seen lying down on the sands. The sage rushed to the Lord in ecstasy and pleaded him. Thus Lord Vishnu is seen there since then lying on the barred floor, hence “Thalaysayana”. Sage Pundarika Tirtha is said to be more holy than the Ganges. Sage Agasthya, Garuda took a holy dip here and attained salvation.

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How to Mahabalipuram Temple Tamil Nadu?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Chennai which is 52 km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Chennai. The nearest local station is at Thiruvanmiyur

By Road

1. Bus frequency is quite high from Chennai bus station.

Mahabalipuram Videos

Mahabalipuram Temple Tamil Nadu

Reference Link: Temple History

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