Mamallapuram Shore Temple

Mamallapuram Shore Temple

Mamallapuram Shore Temple

The Mamallapuram Shore Temple is a granite structural temple overlooking the Bay of Bengal. It is part of the Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram, which have been classified as an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Sunrise @ the Mamallapuram Shore Temple Complex

There are three temples in this complex including two Shiva temples. The main two shrines are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the smaller third shrine is dedicated to a reclining Vishnu.

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Mamallapuram Shore Temple

The proximity to the sea has caused considerable damage to the temples.

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