South Indian Temple Architecture

 Mahabalipuram & Thirukalukundram 

Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) also close to Chennai (Madras) is on the shores of the Bay of Bengal, along the eastern coast. Mamallapuram known for its rocks carvings and monolithic sculptures has the famous shore temple, the only one to have survived the ravages of nature. Also known as the Seven Pagodas (temples), six now lie submerged in the sea.

Known as the Pallava Art, this was built during the period 830 - 1100 AD. 
Temple architecture found at  Thirukulukundram, close to Mahabalipuram also belongs to the same period and is also part of the Pallava Art.

Also called Pakshi Theertam, the place today attracts devotees and visitors to witness the spectacle of a pair of kites homing in at 12 Noon to feed from food prepared and served by the temple priest after the regular prayers, known as the Pooja. The food, considered sacred is later distributed to the assembled devotees.
  

 

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