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Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, Dist. Kanchipuram Alphabetical List
Excavated Remains
MAHABALIPURAM
Sustained removal of the sand in the last century brought to light several buried structures around More Detail
the Shore temple. Unique among them is the early Pallava stepped structure, approximately 200 m
long. This structure is running north to south parallel to the sea. The exact purpose of this massive Cave Temples
edifice is still uncertain. The steps are built of interlocking granite slabs over a laterite core. The
intelligent interlocking method used here prevented the slabs from collapsing and recalls the The Monolithic temples
megalithic traditions.
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Stepped structure in front of Shore Temple
Accidentally discovered in 1990, the Bhuvaraha image, the miniature shrine and the well belongs
to Pallava King Narasimhavarman Mamalla’s (AD 638660) reign, but enclosed by an elliptical
enclosure of Rajasimha’s (AD 700728) period. These remains are carved on the live bedrock
containing the reclining Vishnu.
Miniature Shrine to the north of Shore Temple
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Close up details of Miniature Shrine and Varaha
The miniature shrine, dedicated to Siva, has its sixteenside base carved out of the bedrock while
the circular wall and superstructure are structural. Its form is unique and differs from all other single
tier temples of Pallava period. The Bhuvaraha is shown retrieving the Mother Earth symbolically
from the deep ocean. It was intentionally broken for unknown reasons. The base is inscribed with
titles of the Pallava king Rajasimha. The enclosure wall built possibly to arrest sand from covering
the remains contains an inscription in PallavaGrantha script on the topmost course equating the
king in pun with Arjuna.
Recently, remains of two temples were excavated, one to the south of Shore temple and another
massive brick temple of Subrahmanya near the Tiger Cave at Saluvankuppam, a hamlet about 7
km from here.
Subrahmanya Temple, Saluvankuppam, view from north
Subrahmanya Temple, Saluvankuppam, view from south
Ticket Rates:
For Shore temple and Five rathas: Rs. 10 for Indian citizens and Rs.250/ or US $ 5 for
others. Admission is free for all below the age of 15
A ticket purchased at one monument is valid at the other
Admission to the rest of the monuments located in the hillock area and other places is free
as of now
No fee for still photography with handheld cameras.
Rs. 25/ for videography with handheld cameras. A simple form may be filled at the counter
to get permission
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For all other types of photography and videography, the Superintending Archaeologist,
A.S.I ,Chennai Circle, Chennai9 may be contacted (Ph. 044 25670396/25670397)
Hours of opening:
0600 hrs to 1800 hrs on all days. Sale of admission tickets will be closed at 1730
hrs.
Approach:
Mahabalipuram is about 58 km from Chennai on the East Coast Road and well
connected by public and private transport. The nearest airport is located at Chennai.
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