Shore temple: Mamallapuram Shore Temple

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. Shore Temple is a 7th-century Hindu temple complex in Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest structural temples in South India, built with granite blocks and dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Durga. 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.