Sculpture Museum,
Mamallapuram
Sculpture Museum in Mahabalipuram has approximately more than
3,000 collections of sculptures of gods and goddesses. These are monolithic
statues depicting the reign of Gupta Empire, which are carved out from rocks.
Buddhist sculptures are also present in this museum along with Hindu
mythological sculptures.
The sculptures of Hindu deities are made in wood, brass and
cement. Some of the sculptures in the museum are made by the students of
Mamallapuram College of Sculpting.
The sculpture museum, Mahabalipuram is famous for its elaborate
collection of sculptures and images of god and goddesses of Hindu mythology.
There are more than 3,000 sculptures can be found in this museum. All the
sculptures bear the historic significance and the tales of the
by-gone days. In the display of the museum there are sculptures made of wood, metal,
brass and cement. There are creations of ancient artists to the contemporary ones.
Mahabalipuram is the seat of culture and sculpture. The detailed
architecture and the images of god and goddess depict the bounty of the Gupta
Empire. Not only Hindu mythology but the Buddhists sculptures and images too,
exist in the temple town. The monolithic statues, the Rathas (chariots),
sculptured relief and their miniature can be seen in the museum.
The Sculpture
museum of Mahabalipuram is located in the East Raja Street and
it is well accessible by all modes of transport. Local tour packages offer
trips to the Sculpture Museum in Mahabalipuram.
Timings – Opening
& Closing:
Monday – Friday: 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM,
Saturday: 10.00 AM -5.00 PM,
Sunday: 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM,
Public Holidays: 10.00 AM – 5.00 PM