Guide Fatima: Welcome to Mahabalipuram! These submerged temples date back to the 7th century Pallava dynasty. Look closely at the carvings on that pillar to your left—they depict stories from ancient Hindu mythology.
Guide Fatima: The water here is sacred to many. Local legends say these temples were swallowed by the sea to protect them from invaders. What you're seeing is real history, preserved beneath the waves.