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ARJUNA'S PENANCE (ARJUNA'S PENANCE)
Mahabalipuram
Ancient monuments
5/5
(2 reviews)
It is perhaps the largest bas-relief in the world (27 m x 9 m), a sort of ...Read more
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PANCHA RATHAS (FIVE RATHAS)
Mahabalipuram
Ancient monuments
5/5
(2 reviews)
These five stone "chariots" bear the names of the five Pandavas, the heroes ...Read more
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TIGER CAVE
Mahabalipuram
Ancient monuments
5/5
(1 review)
The Tiger Cave is a rock-cut temple dedicated to Durga. Nine carved tiger ...Read more
2024
SRI AUROBINDO ASHRAM (SAMADHI)
Pondichery
Places associated with famous people to visit
4/5
(4 reviews)
In the heart of the old French Quarter is the ashram of Sri Aurobindo, born ...Read more
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KRISHNA’S BUTTER BALL GARDEN
Mahabalipuram
Parks and gardens
4/5
(1 review)
The "Krishna butter clod" is a huge rock that seems to defy gravity. ...Read more
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THANJAVUR MARATHA PALACE (ROYAL PALACE)
Thanjavur
Museums
4/5
(1 review)
Thanjavur Palace, or Maratha Palace, was originally built by the Nayaks. ...Read more
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VELLORE FORT
Vellore
Military monuments
3.5/5
(2 reviews)
This sixteenth century edifice overlooking the Patar River was the seat of ...Read more
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THIRUMALAI NAYAK MAHAL
Madurai
Palaces to visit
3/5
(2 reviews)
No other building in Madurai better illustrates the architectural style of ...Read more
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THIRUMAYAM FORT
Kadiapatti
Fortifications and ramparts to visit
3/5
(1 review)
This imposing 40-hectare fort was built by the raja of Ramda, Vijaya ...Read more
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KANYAKUMARI LIGHTHOUSE
Kanyakumari
Towers to visit
Although the brightness of the goddess' nose ring is supposed to guide the ...Read more
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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION
Auroville
Schools colleges and universities to visit
Auroville has several educational centres for Tamil villagers. New Creation ...Read more
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OOTACAMUND CLUB
Ootacamund
Mansion to visit
The most elegant and best preserved of all former British clubs. The ...Read more
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GOUBERT MARKET
Pondichery
Markets
This market is a must-see. A real festival of colors, aromas and scents, ...Read more
2024
VAIGAI DAM
Madurai
Works of art to see
This 34-metre high dam is located on the Vaigai River. It provides water to ...Read more
2024
VIVEKANANDA HOUSE
Chennai
Monuments to visit
Located on Marina Beach, this building, formerly known as the Ice House, ...Read more
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RAJA'S PALACE
Kanadukathan
Palaces to visit
This large traditional house belongs to a Chettiare family that has ...Read more
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THIRUVALLUVAR STATUE
Kanyakumari
Columns and statues to see
Close to the rocky islet that houses the Vivekananda memorial is another ...Read more
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PADMANABHAPURAM PALACE
Kanyakumari
Palaces to visit
The great palace of the Travancore kings is known for the splendor of its ...Read more
2024
VIVEKANANDA ROCK MEMORIAL
Kanyakumari
Monuments to visit
This memorial is dedicated to Ramakrishna's most famous disciple, who ...Read more
2024
STRONG DANSBORG
Tranquebar
Military monuments
This fort overlooking the beach was built in 1620 by the Danes, with the ...Read more