Mamallapuram Shore Temple , believed to be built during the reign of the old Pallavan king Rajasimha/Narasimhavarman II, is one of the oldest temples of significance in South India. The Shore Temple complex was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site along with other temples and monuments of Mamallapuram. Shore Temple is a 7th century structural temple built by Pallavas on the shores of Bay of Bengal. It has three shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu and Ksatriyasimnesvara, and is decorated with sculptures and carvings. About Shore Temple : It is a historic temple complex located in Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram), Tamil Nadu It is dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. It was built probably in the reign of Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha (Pallava ruler) who reigned from 700 to 728 CE. Shore Temple is one among a number of Hindu monuments at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of Tamil Nadu . It is one of the oldest structural excellence (rock-cut) stone temples of the South India. The ... The Shore Temple is an ancient temple located on the shore of the Bay of Bengal in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu . The temple was built in the 7th century by Pallavas during the rule of Narasimhavarman.
