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Aug 3-4-5 Trip, A Success !

The 5 fun-loving gals made it to TN for the Aug 3-4-5 trip. Though we came back monday morning, we are all just trying to switch back modes to normal after a heavy dose of high-energy, high craziness drive ! I wanted to log each and every day's details on a daily basis, but by the time we decided to log off activities, I just had enough energy to drag myself to the bed.

When we stepped out of Chennai Central, though it drizzled a little, we were determined to carry on with our plans. Thankfully the rain gods, were pleased with our enthu and they returned only at the end of our trip on Sunday evening!

Away from the city, I was glad seeing my pals thrilled being at my home. After a yummy breakfast, they helped themselves with more fun, by climbing on the trees in the garden. My parents were a little embarrassed with 25+ year old ladies climbing trees in their compound, but they soon got used to our moods and energy levels and Mom even went out and served them coffee when they were on the trees !

We then reached Mahabalipuram, a town known for its historic Dravidian Monolithic monuments. We had already gone through some online information on the history and significance, so we decided to explore the place and its richness on our own, instead of hiring a guide. When we had doubts on some monuments, we eavesdropped on some guide explaining to some foreign tourists ! Stolen guidance ! Heh !

 

The first 3 pictures are that of Arjuna's Penance. A legend about a King Bhagirath, who brought down Ganges from the heaven to purify the souls of his ancestors and which caused a flood, for which he did a penance to Shiva, who came down and intervened. It also has a mural of the 7th Century Indian Village ! The whole thing is a large single stone structure, and it was difficult to get them together in a single picture, with people around.







More information about Monuments here






More coming on the stone statues, Pancha Rathas, and Shore Temple with pictures.