Mahishamardini Cave

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India/Tamil Nadu /Kancheepuram /Mahabalipuram

Mahishamardini Cave, Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. Edit

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Mahishamardini Cave is dedicated to Goddess Mahishamardini or Goddess Durga, Goddess Parvati’s warrior avatar who slayed Mahishasura, the demon who could transform into a buffalo at will. Mahishamardini cave temple lies past a boulder strewn path that leads right up to the rock cut flight of stairs culminating at the cave temple’s four-pillared front. The cave’s central shrine is dedicated to Lord Shiva while the two on its either side are dedicated to Lord Vishnu is his reclining form and Goddess Mahishamardini. It’s the Mahishamardini panel on the right side that is of particular interest. It depicts the combat scene where Goddess Durga, riding a lion, is fighting Mahishasura in the legendary 9 day fierce, one to one battle. Mahishamardini cave temple has been traced back to the time of King Mahendravarman and also contains inscriptions in Pallava grantha, naming the temple as ‘Atyantakama Pallavesvara-griham’.

Mahishamardini Cave, Mahabalipuram

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7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

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1 – 2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Mahabalipuram is well connected by a road network and national highways. The tourist will reach to Mahabalipuram by taxi. the traditional Indian taxi charges of Rupees eight to twenty are charged for each Kilometre.

Bus : Mahabalipuram is well connected with many cities in and around including Chennai by Tamil Nadu public transport bus services. Many private tourist buses operate between Mahabalipuram and Chennai Central.

Train : The nearest railway station is at Chengalpattu 29 kms away. The Chengalpattu station is well connected to Chennai and other parts of Tamil Nadu. From here you can take a bus or taxi to get to Mamallapuram.

Air : The nearest airport is Chennai International airport, which is located at 54 km away from Mahabalipuram. Chennai airport is having two terminals, domestic and International. Chennai is well connected to all major cities in India and many cities in abroad including Colombo, Middle East countries, Singapore and Gulf countries. Taxi fare from airport to Mahabalipuram is about Rs 1,200.

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