#100templesofindia
36. #ShoreTemple #Mahabalipuram
Built in 725CE by the mighty #Pallavas & dedicated to Shiv & Vishnu.
It is a #UNESCO site & one of the oldest structural sites of Southern India.
A grand example of the #Dravidian style of #TempleArchitecture
The main sanctum facing east has a broken #lingam, and the west-facing sanctum has the lingam missing.
#Mahabalipuram was a major seaport during the 6th century, it was ruled by Pallavas who built many temples here.
Mini shrine of #Mahishasurmardhini
#Singham Pallavas royal emblem,
and an animal killed by a lion next to it.
Gurukul
Elephant & Monkeys listening to a Guru
#Dwarpal
#Nandi surrounding temple walls.
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