View of the Olakkanesvara Temple (aka Lighthouse Temple) premises from the Lighthouse. Built around 640 CE during the reign of Pallava king Rajasimha, the lighthouse is India's oldest lighthouse and the temple/lighthouse is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984.
Top of the Olakkannesvara Temple, Mahabalipuram town.
Built in 8th century AD, the Shore Temple overlooking the shore of the Bay of Bengal, is a magnificent development during Pallava Dynasty and a classic example of Dravidian architecture.
Shore Temple is a complex of temples and shrine, and was initially identified as part of the Seven Pagodas at Mahabalipuram.
A Miniature at Shore Temple.
View of Shore Temple
Sculptures of Shiva and Deities at Shore Temple.
The two Shiva Shrines of Shore Temple
Dravidian Architectural Style
Shore Temple - A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984
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