Mahishasura Rock — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

The Mahishasura Rock, located near Mahabalipuram Beach in Tamil Nadu, is a fascinating rock-cut sculpture depicting Goddess Durga slaying the buffalo demon Mahishasura. This ancient carving, dating back to the Pallava dynasty (7th-8th century CE), showcases the exceptional artistry of that era.

Situated close to the Arjuna’s Penance relief and other UNESCO-listed monuments, the rock is a significant part of Mahabalipuram’s rich heritage. Visitors can admire the intricate details of the battle scene, reflecting the power of Shakti (Divine Feminine Energy) in Hindu mythology.

Easily accessible via East Coast Road (ECR), Mahabalipuram is about 58 km from Chennai and can be reached by bus, taxi, or private vehicle. The site offers a blend of history, mythology, and scenic beachside beauty, making it a must-visit for history lovers, photographers, and spiritual seekers...

For the task you take, you don't have things to see; so view from the Shore Temple, if you time constraints - hence 4 star.

This is another POI, very next to the Shore temple.

This is a very rarely visited POI due to different reasons: One needs to walk a bit, about 10 minutes to reach the location. Nothing much to see; (Available to access only during low tide; the view is towards the sea = East facing). There is no track to get to this spot from the Shore Temple (Except the routes shown); there is metal mesh fencing from the shore temple compound. Refer to the Map provided to reach the rock.

As a beach, it is really good as there is no one to disturb you; but do not expect to see the inside of the rock (I too could not...

This mahisasura rock was called as kaali temple by local people. The rock appeared after the tsunami hit in 2006. You have to walk nearly a km from shore temple and timing before sun set is advisable. Usually, After November it won't be visible due to some weather conditions, only two to three months it will be visible from ocean. Inside this rock/temple sanctum of kaali carvings . At entrance wall dwarapalakis and you can see lion carvings at entrance way. There are many more invisible rocks under ocean near by this rock. Under water researchers confirmed some thousands of years ago there was a city and submerged into water, and it was identified...