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The temple is located close to Arjuna's Penance, [9] the most famous landmark of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. The temple is also believed to be the birthplace of Bhoothath Alvar, the 2nd Alvar, the poet saints of 7th-9th centuries. The temple has a seven tiered rajagopuram built during 15-16th century. The granite base of the ...
Mamallapuram (also known as Mahabalipuram [4]), is a town in Chengalpattu district in the southeastern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, best known for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7th- and 8th-century Hindu Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram. It is one of the famous tourist sites in India. [5] The ancient name of the place is Thirukadalmallai.
Surviving examples, fewer in number and representing a different stage, style and sophistication than the other monuments, are some of best examples of early medieval Tamil Hindu-temple architecture. [ 104 ] [ 105 ] [ 106 ] These temples (like other monuments in Mamallapuram) were dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Durga, although more Shiva ...
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Chennai Metro Phase 1 network map. The Chennai Metro is a rapid transit system serving the city of Chennai and its suburbs. Phase I of the project consisted of two corridors covering a length of 54.15 kilometres (33.65 mi). [1]
This is a list of Hindu temples in the town of Mahabalipuram in Chengalpattu district, Tamil Nadu, India Pages in category "Hindu temples in Mahabalipuram" The following 13 pages are in this category, out of 13 total.
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The site is located at Mahabalipuram (previously known as Mammallapuram) on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal of Indian Ocean in Kancheepuram district. It is approximately 35 miles (56 km) south of Chennai (previously known as Madras), the capital city, [ 10 ] while Chengalpattu is about 20 miles (32 km) distant.