What is the significance of the Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram?

It represents the final phase of Pallava architecture where they moved from carving rock to building with stone blocks (structural temples).

Pallava Temple Architecture

UPSC Archival Analysis

The rock-cut temples of Mahabalipuram were built by the Pallava dynasty, known for creating the monolithic Five Rathas and the Shore Temple.

Exam Year

1994

Evidence Source

ID: ART_ARC_1994_101 Ref: Indian Art and Culture by Nitin Singhania