Mamallapuram

Small seaside town with 3 UNESCO world heritage sites. The first is the Shore Temple. (The other 2 UNESCO sites have their own posts.) The Shore Temple has become an iconic symbol of India, being used in their tourism advertising. The second is of the temple grounds with it's many bull statues. The bull is the animal associated with Shiva. Ergo, this is a temple dedicated to Shiva. The next looks back at the town from the Shore Temple grounds. 4th is the town's main street. Last is a look along the beach.Read more