Shore Temple Complex in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

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13 April 2019

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Mahabalipuram,Kanchipuram, Tamilnadu

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The Shore Temple, which was built in 700-728 AD, was given its name because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. 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. Shore temple is a complex of temples and shrines.

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Shore Temple Complex in Mahabalipuram, Kanchipuram, Tamil Nadu, India

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