Mahabalipuram, also known as Mamallapuram, is a historical coastal town in Tamil Nadu, India It is renowned for its stunning rock-cut temples and sculptures dating back to the 7th and 8th centuries, created during the Pallava dynasty The town is a home to the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Group of Monuments, which includes the famous Shore Temple, Pancha Rathas (Five Chariots), and the Descent of the Ganges, a magnificent bas-relief.