The 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.

The Shore Temple is both a rock cut and a free-standing structural temple. The entire temple stands on a naturally occurring granite boulder. The complex consists of three separate shrines: two dedicated to the god Shiva, and one to Vishnu .

Mamallapuram Shore Temple, believed to be built during the reign of the old Pallavan king Rajasimha/Narasimhavarman II, is one of the oldest temples of significance in South India. The Shore Temple complex was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other temples and monuments of Mamallapuram.

Shore 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.

This structural temple, distinct from Mamallapuram’s predominantly rock-cut monuments, is South India’s earliest significant structural temple. Constructed from granite sourced nearby, it rises to a height of 60 feet atop a 50-feet square base.

Embrace the Architectural Wonders of Elegant Shore Temple at Mamallapuram. Overlooking the Bay of Bengal, the Shore temple is one of the numerous monuments built during the medieval period in Mamallapuram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The …

Shore Temple is one among a number of Hindu monuments at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest structural excellence (rock-cut) stone temples of the South India.

Built under Narasimhavarman II in the 8th century, it's the earliest significant free-standing stone temple in Tamil Nadu. The two towers rise above shrines to Shiva, and their original linga captured the sunrise and sunset. Between the Shiva shrines is one to Vishnu, shown sleeping.

The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against the backdrop of the Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. It is a scenic marvel, showcasing the pinnacle of Dravidian architecture with intricate carvings and sculptural work.

2010年9月14日 · Located very close to the Mamallapuram beach, and aptly named, the Shore Temple has been the emblem of the town since ages. In the backdrop of this temple was developed the legend of the Seven Pagodas, the name given to the town by the early mariners.