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Tarsha Water Sports Amusements

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Amusement parks of Chennai are geared up with some of the upcoming concepts of fun and entertainment. The city constitutes one of the best tourist places in India and more particularly in South India. The place is bestowed with great many resources which is evident from the sky rocketing tourism industry. Amusement parks are some of the recent developments in and around the city. These parks try to maintain the stability in a society dominated professionalism and technocracy.

Tarsha Water Sports club hosts a number of water sports events. The facility is the lone provider of such activities in the region and as such has earned a great reputation. Some of the popular activities hosted at Tarsha include Water Skiing, Wake Boarding and Knee Boarding. These action adventure activities attracts people in large numbers and from all over the state. Tarsha Water Sports club also offers a number of boat rides. Kayaking, Speed Boat Rides, Banana Boat Rides, Double Tube Rides and Para-sailing are some other means of amusement provided by the club.

Tarsha Water Sports facility is located on the East Coast Road some 15 kms from the district Mammalapuram (Mahabalipuram) and one the way to Pondicherry. The region housing the water facility constitutes one of the nearest getaways to the capital city of Tamil Nadu, that is Chennai. The East Coast Road originating from the city itself leads to Tarsha Water Sports.

Location info:
Address:Tarsha Water Sports,Mahabalipuram district ,Tamil nadu ,India
District:Kanchipuram
Nearest City: Chennai
Best time to visit: October to March

Climate/Weather:
The Climate throughout the year is moderate. The variation between maximum and minimum temperature is not much. Though summer is hot,occasional rainfalls and water stagnation in the wet fields due to irrigating channels of Cauvery give much relief from sweltering heat.

Interesting places to Visit:

The Shrines In The Shore Temple:There are three shrines in the Shore Temple. That facing the sea and another facing west into the township are Saiva. The one between is Vaishnava, with an image of Lord Anantasayi made of live rock. There are Vimanas over the Saiva (also spelt as Shaiv or Shaiva) shrines, but none over the third; it seems to have disappeared with time. There are Somaskanda reliefs on the walls of the Saiva shrine. In front of the eastern shrine there is a stone dhvajastambha, frequently under the waves. The light that shone on it at night must have been the last sight of home for thousands of Pallava citizens immigrating to South East Asia.

Temple Of Sthalasayana Perumal:Immediately to the north of the bigger hill there is the temple of Sthalasayana Perumal, much enlarged in Vijayanagar times. By the very margin of the sea, with the waves often flowing at its foot, there is a magnificent fane with three shrines in an axial line, called the "Shore Temple".
To the west of the five Rathas there are three more rathas, two side by side. About 600 m north of Mahabalipuram, along the coast, is Saluvankuppam, where there are magnificent excavated temples and, near it, a rock Mandapa with tiger heads along its periphery, called the "Tigers Cave". Between Saluvankuppam and Mahabalipuram, less than 200m from the sea, stands another structural temple, the Mukunda Nayanar.

The Depictions Of Arjuna's Penance: There have been strong differences of opinion among eminent scholars on what this scene depicts. An old view was that it represents Bhagiratha's penance. But the opinion that currently holds the field is that it depicts Arjuna's Penance. This "Mahabharatha" incident, also represented in both mural and relief in Lepakshi and a number of other sites, relates to Arjuna's obtaining a weapon to use in the impending war against the Kauravas.
Bharavi, the Sanskrit dramatist, who, it is believed, was living in Kanchipuram in the seventh century, when this masterpiece was made, has made it his theme in his "Kiratarjuniyam". The Pallava court in that century was a nest of singing birds. It is highly probable that it is this scene, which is depicted here. The main scene of action is on the southern face. Here an ascetic is performing severe penance, standing on one leg. Near him is Lord Shiva, with His attendants. Immediately below them there is a small shrine with a relief of Lord Vishnu inside. By its side are many seated sages in meditation.

 

How to reach?
Nearest Railway Station:Chengalpattu (29-km) and Chennai (58-km).
Nearest Airport:Chennai (58-km)
Road Transport:Buses are available from Pondicherry, Kanchipuram, Chengalpattu and Chennai to Mahabalipuram daily. The road to Mahabalipuram is good. Tourists can also hire a taxi from Chennai.

Nearest Visiting places:
Thanjavur:Thanjavur District is the Rice Bowl of Tamil Nadu.  The Big Temple and the other famous temples in the district are known all over the world.   Thanjavur was the cultural capital of the country in 1790. Thanjavur gained prominence during the period of Chola Kings, who made it as their capital.  Thereafter, it was ruled by Nayaks  and Maratta Kings, who nurtured art and culture.  The cultural, the architectural and the scholarly pursuits of these rulers are reflected in the great monuments like Grand Anaicut, Big Temple and Serfoji Mahal Library etc.  in the district.  

Nearest Petrol Pump:
Mahabalipuram

Hotels/Lodge/Accommodation:

Grt Temple Bay
Temple Bay, Kovalam Road, Mahabalipuram, 603104

Ideal Beach Resort
Beach Rd, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 603 104- 044 27442240

Quality Inn Mgm Beach Resort
1 74 New Mahabalipuram Rd, Mamallapuram, 603112- 044 27472435

Mamalla Beach Resort
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu- 044 27442375

 

Help Line/Phone Number:
Police Station:Kalpakkam Township, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu- 044 27481143

Nearest Hospital:

Saradeep Hospital
No. 15, Thirukulan Street, Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104- 044 27242335

Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Hospital
1, Ramachandra Nagar, Porur, Chennai, Tamil nadu 600116- 044 24768027

Life Line Hospital
No. 5/639, Old Mahabalipuram Road, Perungudi, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600096- 044 42454545

 
 

Tarsha Water Sports Amusements
The Shrines In The Shore Temple:
There are three shrines in the Shore Temple. That facing the sea and another facing west into the township are Saiva. The one between is Vaishnava, with an image of Lord Anantasayi made of live rock. There are Vimanas over the Saiva (also spelt as Shaiv or Shaiva) shrines, but none over the third; it seems to have disappeared with time. There are Somaskanda reliefs on the walls of the Saiva shrine. In front of the eastern shrine there is a stone dhvajastambha, frequently under the waves. The light that shone on it at night must have been the last sight of home for thousands of Pallava citizens immigrating to South East Asia........more
Temple Of Sthalasayana Perumal:
Immediately to the north of the bigger hill there is the temple of Sthalasayana Perumal, much enlarged in Vijayanagar times. By the very margin of the sea, with the waves often flowing at its foot, there is a magnificent fane with three shrines in an axial line, called the "Shore Temple".
To the west of the five Rathas there are three more rathas, two side by side. About 600 m north of Mahabalipuram, along the coast, is Saluvankuppam, where there are magnificent excavated temples and, near it, a rock Mandapa with tiger heads along its periphery, called the "Tigers Cave". Between Saluvankuppam and Mahabalipuram, less than 200m from the sea, stands another structural temple, the Mukunda Nayanar.........more
The Depictions Of Arjuna's Penance:
There have been strong differences of opinion among eminent scholars on what this scene depicts. An old view was that it represents Bhagiratha's penance. But the opinion that currently holds the field is that it depicts Arjuna's Penance. This "Mahabharatha" incident, also represented in both mural and relief in Lepakshi and a number of other sites, relates to Arjuna's obtaining a weapon to use in the impending war against the Kauravas.
Bharavi, the Sanskrit dramatist, who, it is believed, was living in Kanchipuram in the seventh century, when this masterpiece was made, has made it his theme in his "Kiratarjuniyam". The Pallava court in that century was a nest of singing birds. It is highly probable that it is this scene, which is depicted here. The main scene of action is on the southern face. Here an ascetic is performing severe penance, standing on one leg. Near him is Lord Shiva, with His attendants. Immediately below them there is a small shrine with a relief of Lord Vishnu inside. By its side are many seated sages in meditation.......more