Properties (55)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
temple complex
|
| gptkbp:architecturalStyle |
gptkb:Dravidian_architecture
|
| gptkbp:associatedWith |
Mahabalipuram
local legends and folklore ancient maritime trade routes |
| gptkbp:built |
local materials
King Narasimhavarman II the_reign_of_the_Pallavas |
| gptkbp:conservationEfforts |
well-preserved
|
| gptkbp:constructedIn |
gptkb:Pallava_dynasty
7th century |
| gptkbp:contains |
shrine_to_Lord_Shiva
shrine_to_Lord_Vishnu |
| gptkbp:culturalEvents |
celebrations during festivals
|
| gptkbp:culturalHeritage |
part_of_Tamil_Nadu's_heritage
|
| gptkbp:culturalSignificance |
important pilgrimage site
|
| gptkbp:dedicatedTo |
Shiva
Vishnu |
| gptkbp:design |
influenced later temple designs
|
| gptkbp:exhibits |
intricate stone carvings
|
| gptkbp:features |
large sculptures
carvings and sculptures sacred water tank three temples panoramic_views_of_the_Bay_of_Bengal |
| gptkbp:height |
approximately 60 feet
|
| gptkbp:historicalEvent |
site of ancient rituals
|
| gptkbp:historicalPeriod |
Early medieval period
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
represents_the_architectural_brilliance_of_the_Pallavas
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Shore Temple complex
|
| gptkbp:influenced |
local art and culture
|
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
Buddhist_architecture
Hindu_mythology Indian_temple_architecture |
| gptkbp:inspiration |
modern temple architecture
|
| gptkbp:location |
Mahabalipuram
|
| gptkbp:maintainedBy |
government initiatives
|
| gptkbp:material |
granite
|
| gptkbp:nearbyAttractions |
gptkb:Pancha_Rathas
gptkb:Arjuna's_Penance |
| gptkbp:notableFeature |
shoreline location
|
| gptkbp:notableFor |
its architectural symmetry
|
| gptkbp:partOf |
gptkb:Group_of_Monuments_at_Mahabalipuram
UNESCO_World_Heritage_designation Indian_cultural_heritage tourism_circuit_in_Tamil_Nadu |
| gptkbp:recognizedBy |
Archaeological Survey of India
|
| gptkbp:recognizes |
a national monument
|
| gptkbp:significance |
one of the oldest stone temples in South India
|
| gptkbp:symbolizes |
the_height_of_Pallava_architecture
|
| gptkbp:touristAttraction |
yes
|
| gptkbp:UNESCO_World_Heritage_Site |
yes
|
| gptkbp:visitedBy |
pilgrims
tourists from around the world |
| gptkbp:visitorsPerYear |
thousands
|