Everything from the origin of its name to the cause of its ruin, the history of Mahabalipuram remains shrouded in a charming mystery. It was called the land of seven Pagodas. People believed that there are seven temples on the shore, six of which are submerged under the sea. Till the tragic Tsunami of 2004, the existence of the other six Pagodas was primarily anecdotal.. Read to know more about the place n my trip