- Location: Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu, India.
- Built By: The Pallava kings, primarily during the reigns of Narasimhavarman I (Mamallan) and Rajasimha.
- Construction Period: 7th-8th century CE.
- Architectural Style: Dravidian rock-cut architecture.
- Notable Monuments:
- Shore Temple: A twin-towered temple dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu, situated on the seashore.
- Pancha Rathas: Five monolithic structures, each carved from a single stone, resembling chariots.
- Arjuna’s Penance/Descent of the Ganges: A massive open-air rock relief depicting mythological stories and naturalistic scenes.
- Cave Temples: Several caves adorned with sculptural panels depicting various deities and legends.
