The Shore Temples at Mahabalipuram
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The Shore Temples at Mahabalipuram
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The shore temples at
Mahabalipuram, a coastal village 50 km south of Madras, were built in
the 7th century, during the reign of Rajasimha, and they depict the
final flowering of Pallava art. These temples are refreshingly
uncluttered, unlike later grandiose Dravidian architecture and they
tower over the waves, behind a protective breakwater. The temple with
its beautiful polygonal dome enshrines Lord Vishnu and Shiva. These
beautiful temples, ravaged by wind and sea, were listed among the World
Heritage sites, a few years ago and they are probably the most
photographed monuments in India. |
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