In the south of Chennai, the stone sculptures of the temple of Mamallapuram at the seaside trace human life scenes.
Small town of Tamil Nadu, Mamalla (from its real name Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram) is located about 60 kilometres away. Chennai .
Mamalla, it is first of all Hindu monuments that are worth the detour, classified at UNESCO World Heritage:
- La Descente du Gange, bas-relief carved in the stone that retraces the history of the Ganges. - The Rivage temple, by the sea. It is, according to tradition, the only temple that remains among the 7 of origin. - The 5 Rathas, set of stone monuments dedicated to Shiva, Durga, Vishnou or Indra. - The " Krishna Butter Ball", a rounded rock that seems ready to roll down the small hill on which it is at any time. 
Mamalla is also a beach where surfers and fishermen cross. The beach is sometimes invested with a scene and animations at religious or dance festivals.
It is also full of small clothing shops, fabrics, marble or stone sculptures.
In Mamalla, there are also very good restaurants along the beach. One of them will be: the Good Luck Café with a very nice manager and cooks who will treat your taste buds: grilled fish, shrimp, small lobsters, fresh fruit juice, Massala Chai,... All with a beautiful view of the beach and the Temple of Rivage.
After the bustle of the big cities, it’s a city where it’s good to spend a few days to stroll and rest!
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