Shore Temple | Dravidian architecture, 7th century, UNESCO
WEBShore Temple, complex of elegant shrines (c. 700 ce), one among a number of Hindu monuments at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu state, India. It is considered the finest early example of medieval southern Indian temple architecture. Unlike most of its neighbours.
Shore Temple - Wikipedia
WEBThe Shore Temple (c. 725 AD) is a complex of temples and shrines that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is located in Mahabalipuram, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) south of Chennai in Tamil Nadu, India. [1] [2] It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD.
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WEBAug 16, 2023 · Who built the shore temple at Mahabalipuram and who completed it? Construction of the beautiful temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal was started by the Pallava King, Rajashima Narsimhavarman II in the year 601 AD and was completed by Narasimha Varman in the 8th Century.
Smarthistory – Shore Temple, Mamallapuram
WEBThe majestic Shore Temple (known locally as Alaivay-k-kovil) sits beside the sea in the small town of Mamallapuram in the state of Tamil Nadu in India. This complex of three separate shrines was constructed under the patronage of the Pallava king Nrasimhavarman II Rajasimha, who ascended the throne in 700 C.E. and ruled for about twenty years.
Shore Temple - Shore Temple Mahabalipuram, Shore Temples …
WEBOne of the most photographed monuments in India, Shore Temple is a structural monument on the shores of Bay of Bengal. Built in the 7th century, Shore Temple depicts the royal taste of Pallava dynasty. During the reign of Rajasimha, the temple saw its construction when Pallava art was at its apex.
Mahabalipuram - World History Encyclopedia
WEBOct 16, 2015 · Shore Temple. The Shore Temple is located on the beach and if local lore is to be trusted it is the one surviving structure of the legendary Seven Pagodas. Despite continuous erosive effects of the moist and salty sea air, the Shore Temple preserves its beauty in many parts.
"Architectural Masterpiece and Timeless History: The Shore Temple ...
WEBThe Shore Temple in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, is a testament to the architectural genius of the Pallava dynasty and carries with it a rich history that spans centuries. In this blog, we will embark on a journey to uncover the architectural marvel and …
Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram - Wikipedia
WEBMarine archaeologists and underwater diving teams have explored a site east of the Shore Temple, one of the monuments, after the 2004 tsunami. This has revealed ruins of fallen walls, a large number of rectangular blocks and other structures parallel to the shore, and the forty surviving monuments.
Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram) Shore Temple - Tamil Nation
WEBThe majestic Shore Temple, which stands on the edge of the sea, was built by Narsimhavarman II (circa 690- 715 A.D.). He also built the huge Kailasanatha temple and the Iravatanesvara temple at Kancheepuram.
Mahabalipuram - Sculpture by the Sea — Google Arts & Culture
WEBSituated close to the sea, the monolithic and cave temples offer an incomparable experience of the ancient Indian architecture and sculpture. Mahabalipuram received World Heritage Site status...
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