Shore Temple (7th century)     other sites in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram, India

                                                    
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The Shore Temple on the Bay of Bengal was constructed in the 7th century during the rule of King Narsimha-Varman II Rajasimha (c. 690-728).  It consists of two sanctuaries dedicated to Shiva.

Bibliography:

All images copyright 2001 by the following individuals:

• April Clark, MArch graduate student at Yale University
• Robert D. Fiala, Professor at Concordia University, Nebraska
• John Merrill, student at Concordia University, Nebraska

Michell, George.  The Hindu Temple: An Introduction to Meaning and Forms
  Harper & Row, Publishers.  New York.  1977

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