Mahishasuramardini Mandapa

Mahishasuramardhini Mandapa is a rock-cut cave temple from the late 7th century, associated with the Pallava dynasty. Located in Mamallapuram, it features exquisite carvings and is part of the Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1984.

मुख्य विवरण · Temple details

• प्रमुख देवता / Deity: Durga (दुर्गा)
• स्थान / Location: Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu
• निर्माण / Built: late 7th century
• निर्माता / Built by: Pallava dynasty
• वास्तुकला शैली / Architecture: Indian rock-cut architecture
• निर्माण सामग्री / Material: rock
• मंदिर लेआउट / Layout: cave temple

वास्तुकला · Architecture

exquisitely carved reliefs

प्रसिद्ध नक्काशी: Durga slaying the buffalo headed demon Mahishasura

कैसे पहुँचें · How to reach

• निकटतम शहर से दूरी: 60 km south

सामान्य प्रश्न · FAQ

Which deity is worshipped at Mahishasuramardini Mandapa?
Mahishasuramardini Mandapa is dedicated to Durga (दुर्गा).

Where is Mahishasuramardini Mandapa located?
Mahishasuramardini Mandapa is located in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, India, at coordinates 12.6167, 80.1917.

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