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Shore Temple - शाॅर टेंपल

Key Highlights

◉ Dravidian architecture, Built in 600–626 AD.
◉ UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Mahabalipuram is a small town situated on the banks of the Bay of Bengal, 55 km from Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu. Located on the seafront of Mahabalipuram, this draped temple built a Dravid architecture. Being situated on the banks of the Bay of Bengal, its name is Shore Temple, which can be called in Hindi as the Tatiya Mandir (coastal temple).

At the time of construction, the temple was mainly dedicated to Bhagwan Shiva and his consort Mata Parvati. The temple was built by King Narasimhavarman II of the Pallava dynasty between 700 and 728.

In today's times, the temple is not worshiped. The temple complex also has one large and other two smaller temples. The temple has been established as a UNESCO World Heritage since 1984.

Due to being near Chennai, there is generally more tourists in the weekend holidays. The best time to visit this temple complex is during sunset. Due to being on the sea shore, this view is even more captivating.

Provision has been made for ticket of ordinary price for entering the temple premises. You can roam here with the ticket taken at the Krishna Butter Ball counter, and from here the ticket can go to Krishna Butter Ball.

Popular Name: Shore Temple, Coastal Temple

Timings

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8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Festival
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शाॅर टेंपल हिन्दी में पढ़ें

तमिलनाडु की राजधानी चेन्नई से 55 किलोमीटर दूर, बंगाल की खाड़ी के तट पर ही स्थित है शाॅर टेंपल।

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Information

Basic Services
Washrooms, Sitting Benches, Office, Paid Parking, Shops, Paid Guides
Founder
King Narasimhavarman II
Founded
700 - 728 AD
Organized By
Archaeological Survey of India
Dedicated To
Gauri Shankar
Architecture
Dravidian
Photography
Yes (It's not ethical to capture photograph inside the temple when someone engaged in worship! Please also follow temple`s Rules and Tips.)
Free Entry
🚫 No

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How To Reach

Address 📧
No 65, tkm Road Mahabalipuram Tamil Nadu
Nearest Railway 🚉
Chengalpattu Junction, Tambaram Chennai
Air ✈
Chennai International Airport
Social Media
Coordinates 🌐
12.616583°N, 80.198948°E
Shore Temple on Google Map
http://www.bhaktibharat.com/en/mandir/shore-temple

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