The Shore Temple which was built during 700 - 728 AD has stood the test of times. ( CC BY SA 3.0 ) Remarkable as the Shore temple may seem, it is the six other submerged temples that have gained the most interest. The Shore Temple (built in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram , Tamil Nadu, India. Its beautiful structure is an architectural marvel, which depicts the ancient finesse of art. shore temple is not that difficult to find, once you know where exactly it is located. Find its entry timings, address, entry fees and more here. Sculpted from a single rock, it stands elegant on the shores of Bay of Bengal. The shore temple address is Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104, India. The Shore Temple is located in Mahabalipuram, Kancheepuram district. Located in the city of Mamallapuram – the city of sculptures and monuments, the temple is a popular monument. It is speculated that this edifice was constructed essentially as a work of art rather than as a place of worship. The Shore temple is one of the most significant and the earliest temples of the Southern States of India. It is located near Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The temple is standing strong with the help of the supporting stone that resists it from erosion. Located in mahabalipuram, this is a popular place for tourists and local alike. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. Located 50 km from the south of Chennai on the shores of Bay of Bengal Mamallapuram was once a port city of the Pallava rulers. Over several centuries, it has learnt to survive the lashes of sea- waves and tropical storms. Two shrines in the Shore Temple are dedicated to Lord Shiva. Shore Temple is located at the shore of Bay of Bengal which offers a beautiful view of the never ending ocean. Shore Temple. The city of Mahabalipuram was founded by the Pallava king Narasimhavarman I in the 7th century AD. The mandapa or pavilions and the rathas or shrines shaped as temple chariots are hewn from the granite rock face, while the famed Shore Temple, erected half a century later, is built from dressed stone. Shore Temple is located in city of Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu. Shore Temple was named as 'Seven Pagodas' due to its pyramidal structure. Unlike the many other monumental structures of the region, the shore temple is a rock-cut structure which is five storied. According to a local myth, the beauty of Mahabalipuram aroused the jealousy of Indra, the deva of rain and storms . This temple has three shrines where two of them are dedicated to Lord Shiva and the other one is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The Shore Temple which is on the banks of the Bay of Bengal is one of the main attractions of Mahabalipuram. Now only Shore temple remains to tell the tales of the past. This structural temple complex was the culmination of the architectural creations that were initiated by the KingNarasimha Varma I. The name 'Seven Pagodas' indicate to the existence of 7 temples in the past. The 3rd and the small temple is the Vishnu temple. 5. The temple art reflects the three gods of Hinduism – Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The Shore Temple (built in 700–728 AD) is so named because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. The temples and rock cut sculptures show a unique blend of history and natural beauty. There is a legend saying about this shore temple: Initially the Shore Temple was identified as a part of the Seven Pagodas at Mahabalipuram. Shore temple is the first structure of stone that the rulers of the Pallava dynasty started working on. The world famous shore temple is located at Mahabalipuram, a 7th century port city in the southern part of India. 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