Dharmaraja Mandapa, Mahabalipuram

Dharmaraja Mandapam, Mahabalipuram

Dharmaraja Manapa is simple but elegant rock-cut temple in the southern part of Mahabalipuram. This Hindu shrine was built in the late 7th century AD.

Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram

Remains of submerged temple, Mahabalipuram

Only one of the legendary “Seven pagodas” of Mahabalipuram remains – the magnificent Shore Temple. What happened with the other six temples?

Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram

Shore Temple is the only remaining of the legendary Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram. The first structural temple of Pallavas, built in 700 – 729.

Angkor Wat

Five central towers of Angkor Wat

Considered to be the single largest religious complex in the world, built in the ancient capital of Khmers in the early 12th century. Considered to be one of the greatest achievements of humankind in architecture. Initially built as a Hindu monument, later converted into a Buddhist temple complex. Temple is adorned with more than 1 thousand m2 of high-quality bas-reliefs.

Pancha Rathas, Mahabalipuram

Bhima Ratha, Tamil Nadu

A rare example of rock cut monolithic buildings – five ornate shrines and three sculptures of animals. Created in the late 7th century AD.

Hindu shrines

Sri Meenakshi Temple - gopuram

Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Hindu shrines Category Hindu shrines Described Hindu shrines What is included in this category? Hinduism is one of the oldest religions – possibly the oldest one among contemporary religions. Sometimes it is disputed whether the diverse religious traditions of enormous and diverse India form this single religion. Some other Indian religions […]

Adivaraha Cave Temple

Simhavishnu relief in Adivaraha Temple

This rock-cut temple contains beautiful sculptures representing some of the highest achievements of South Indian art. Constructed around 630 – 668 AD.