Mahishasuramardini Mandapa, Rock-cut Hindu temple in Mamallapuram, India
The Mahishasuramardini Mandapa features three chambers carved into solid rock with intricate reliefs depicting Hindu deities on its walls and columns.
The monument was excavated during the reign of Pallava king Narasimhavarman I, who ruled from 630 to 670 CE, establishing Mamallapuram as a center of art.
The central chamber displays a detailed relief of goddess Durga defeating the buffalo demon Mahishasura, illustrating the triumph of good over evil.
The temple complex remains accessible throughout the year, with Chennai International Airport located 56 kilometers north of the archaeological site.
The mandapa contains an unfinished section that reveals the construction methods used by ancient craftsmen to cut and carve the granite rock face.
Location: Kanchipuram district
Part of: Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram
GPS coordinates: 12.61670,80.19170
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:30
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