KRISHNAS BUTTER BALL
Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu, India
Krishna's Butterball is a gigantic granite Boulder measuring 6 meters high and 5 meters wide and weighs over 250 tons. This strange object in the town of Mahabalipuram is said to be in the same position since over 1200 years. At one point in its history, seven elephants were employed to move it, but to no avail. It is believed that the rock is a piece of stolen butter dropped by God. Since it is part of the Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built during 7th- and 8th-century CE as Hindu religious monuments by the Pallava dynasty, it is a popular tourist attraction. It is listed as a protected national monument by the Archeological Survey of India.
Suggested time duration
2 Hours
Crowded Period
Weekend
Best Season To Visit
November to April
Do's & Dont's
- Don't enter inside the arch.
- Don't touch any rocks as they are already Softened.
Architecture
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Timings
| Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days | 06:00 AM | 06:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Mamallapuram Bus Stand |
500 MTRS | 9513508001 |
 Singaperumal Railway Station |
38 KM | 139 |
 Chennai International Airport |
55 KM | 914422560551 |
What to Carry
- Carry Water Bottle and Light Food
Suitable For
Adults
Elderly
Children
Facilities
Toilets
Restaurants
Parking
Parking is Available for 5 Cars
Nearest Town
| Town Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Paiyanur | 5 KM |
Nearest Temples
SHORE TEMPLE
The Shore Temple built in 700–728 AD
SRI KANDHA KOTTAM TEMPLE
This is associated with the life of Saivite Saint Ramalinga Swamigal
CHENNAKESAVA PERUMAL TEMPLE
Temple is called as twin temples of Pattinam temples
SRI EKAMBARESWARAR TEMPLE
Constructed by Alanganatha Pillai, chief merchant of the British India
KACHALEESWARAR TEMPLE
Lord Shiva is portrayed with five heads
SRI VEDAGIRISWARAR TEMPLE
The Temple is famously called as the Kailash of South India
SRI KANDASWAMY TEMPLE
The battle of Thiruporur was fought against Thalayaya Asuran here
SRI VEERA ANJANEYAR TEMPLE
The temple is on a hill with 108 steps
SRI PATALATHRI NARASIMHA TEMPLE
Welcomes you with statues of dasavatharams of Lord Vishnu
SRI LAKSHMI NARASIMHA TEMPLE
This is also called with name as Sathya Varadha Kshetram
Nearest Attractions
CavesVARAHA CAVES
One of the finest testimonials to the ancient Vishwakarma
BeachMAHABALIPURAM BEACH
Unassuming, sandy beach, surfing & views of the 8th-century Shore Temple
Heritage MonumentsGROUP OF MONUMENTS AT MAHABALIPURAM
Nestled on the Coromandel Coast of Bay of Bengal
FortSADRAS DUTCH FORT
Remain as one of the last remnants of Chennai’s Dutch heritage
MuseumDAKSHINA CHITRA MUSEUM
It is One of the living history museums in India
OutdoorMGM DIZZEE WORLD
First to bring Jurong's Bird Show of Singapore to India
DamCHEMBARAMBAKKAM DAM
Chembarambakkam Dam is a treat to one’s eyes
WildlifeVGP MARINE KINGDOM
This is India’s first and largest walk through aquarium
BoatingPULICAT BOATING
Pulicat Lake Boating is perfect to enjoy within the arms of nature
TrekkingNAGALAPURAM TREKKING
Mystical Trek along with tier wise Water pools alongside the Trek
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