Mamallapuram is also known as Mahabalipuram. The area is located in the district of Kancheepuram. In India it lies in Tamil Nadu. The area of Mahabalipuram is world famous for its rock cut and monolithic monuments. These monuments were mainly built in Dravidian architectural style with Buddhist architectural elements.
The Shore Temple is one of these famous monuments of Mahabalipuram. This temple was constructed in 700 to 728 AD. It gets its name from its location, as it is situated on the seashore of the Bengal’s Bay. The temple is basically a structural temple which is manufactured using giant blocks of granite stone. The Shore Temple was constructed by the Pallava family kings.
The temple is a part of Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. It is devoted to Hindu mythology. The temple is a five storied structure building whit great spiritual value. This Hindu temple was manufactured with pyramidal architectural style with a height of 60 ft on a 50 ft square area.
The Shore Temple attracts a large number of art lovers as it consists of finely cut granite stone structures. The great regal architecture of this temple made it one of the most famous temples not only in south India but also in the world. The Shore Temple is a grouping of three shrines. Among these three places of pilgrimage, the main shrine as well as the second small shrine is devoted to the Lord Shiva. The third shrine is dedicated to the Lord Vishnu. The two shrines which are devoted to the Lord Shiva are in orthogonal pattern. The external wall of the holy place which is devoted to the Lord Vishnu and the internal face of the border wall are heavily sculptured. This temple is the perfect example of the great Indian architectural style which made it a world heritage site. It was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
So it is a must place to visit. You can get easily book flight tickets for Tamil Nadu from travel portal.
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