Shore Temple Complex, Mahabalipuram

Local nameShore Temple Complex, Mahabalipuram
LocationMamallapuram

The Shore Temple is a complex of temples and shrines that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located in Mahabalipuram, about 60 kilometres south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India.It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. At the time of its creation, the site was a busy port during the reign of Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty. As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. It is one of the oldest structural stone temples of South India.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shore_Temple

Address India

Coordinates 12°36'59.673" N 80°11'56.483" E

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