Caption: The Cover Photo of Zone-3.
#Mahabalipuram - POI -35 - Tiger Rock -Zone -3 - TravellerG
Dear friends,
This post is a member of the Mega - Series of 51 posts, about Mahabalipuram, created as a Total “Photo-Walk and Traveller Guide” covering all the “Tourist Destinations” of Mahabalipuram. The 51 POIs are grouped into 4 Zones & a few stand-alone monuments according to the location of monuments. In other words, if one visits 4 zones, all the important POIs can be covered.
List of POIs & Headings - Here.
| POI | POI (Monument) Name | GMaps | TG Posts’ | Heritage | Photos | Visit | Monument | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No | Links | Links | IMP | IMP | Priority | Type | (Minutes) | |
| ZONE -1 | ||||||||
| 1 | Murugan Temple | Here | Here | 4 | 4 | Low | Structural | 15 |
Introduction to Mahabalipuram:
Mahabalipuram is a picturesque historical coastal city in Tamil Nadu around 60 km from Chennai. One of India’s oldest cities. Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) stands at the top of the popular tourist destinations in Asia.
Mahabalipuram/Mamallapuram has its roots (records) from the Sangam age (1st century BCE). The Pallava kings ruled here from the 3rd to the 9th Century CE; the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I founded Mahabalipuram in the 7th century AD. Most of the important monuments are dated between the 7th & the 8th century AD. (Some interesting notes - Here).
The POI 36 is the parking lot, therefore it is not published separately as a POI.
The previous post (POI No -34) of this series about ’ Thiruvalluvar Statue**'** is Here.
The next POI No -37 is ‘Yudhishtir Chariot’, which will be published shortly.
This POI -35 - Tiger Rock
Location: This POI comes in Zone -03; This POI is right on the Mahabalipuram Beach - a little further to Thiruvalluvar Statue.
Zone Map:
Photo - 1. Caption: India Map & the zone map of Zone - 3, Mahabalipuram.
====KIND ATTENTION!!! — “TIGER ROCK’’ (near Seashore Temple, after ThiruValluvar Statue) &
“TIGER CAVE” Here (Saluvankuppam on East Coast Road) are different ======
(Google Map can help you – Enlarge & See)
TIGER-ROCK:
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To reach this small monument, one has to walk to the beach through the FANCY STORE’S STREET, next to SEASHORE TEMPLE, Turn right at the Thiruvalluvar Statue and walk a few meters – through the sand – then you can see this monument.
On Mahabalipuram Beach, Close to Seashore Temple, there are 3 ROCKs with Carvings.
- Actually, one Rock (6to 8 Feet) has ELEPHANT & HORSE Carvings on Eastside and a Tiger like shape on the Westside (Pl Refer to our Photos)
- The second Rock (almost the same height) facing west has a unique shape & has a resemblance to a Tiger
- The third one is very small (Some 2 Feet) & can be compared as a Tiger head (?)
As these are situated on the seashore and exposed to all climates, corrosion has affected the clarity of the carvings - but still, it is worth it! One can spend 10 to 15 Minutes and click a few photos; also view the beautiful surroundings.
Photo - 2. Caption: The Tiger Rock. Photo - 3. Caption: Side view of the rock. Photo - 4. Caption: Erosion has taken away most of the details - diety looks like that of Lord Shiva. Photo -4.Caption: Side view of the rock. Photo - 5. Caption: Closeup of the sculpture.
Accessibility: Due to deep sand dunes, it is difficult to push the wheelchair through the beach road & hence this POI is not accessible.
- The Google Maps link of the POI = Here
- Reference Link (Wiki) = N/A
- Heritage Importance = 3/5
- Photographic Importance = 3/5
- Visit priority = Low
- Monument type = Cave Temple
- The Duration to see the POI = 5 minutes
- Entry: Free.
- Visiting hours: N/A (Open-air, Public Monument).
- Photography: It is a small monument; hence nothing important as far photography is concerned.
- How to reach: By Railways: Nearest Railway stations are Chengalpattu (29 km) and Chennai (48 km) well-connected with many Indian cities. By Airways: Chennai International Airport (55 km) away from Mahabalipuram. By Road: Private/Public bus services can be availed from many cities of Tamil Nadu and South India including Chennai and Chengalpattu to reach Mahabalipuram.
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