Description
The Shore Temple, which was built in 700-728 AD, was given its name because it overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal. It is a structural temple, built with blocks of granite, dating from the 8th century AD. As one of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, it has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1984. It is one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India. Shore Temple is a complex of temples and shrines.