Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram World Heritage Site

Official name

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram | UNESCO

Country

India | Map

Continent

Asia

Location

Tamil Nadu State, Chingleput District
12.6166° Lat, 80.1916° Lon | Map

Code

249

Time Zone

Asia/Kolkata (IST, +0530)

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Category

Cultural

Description

Inscribed 1984. This group of sanctuaries, founded by the Pallava kings, was carved out of rock along the Coromandel coast in the 7th and 8th centuries. It is known especially for its rathas (temples in the form of chariots), mandapas (cave sanctuaries), giant open-air reliefs such as the famous 'Descent of the Ganges', and the temple of Rivage, with thousands of sculptures to the glory of Shiva.