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- Narsimhavarman built the shore temple of Mahabalipuram or mamallapuram.
- It was a flourishing port town during the time of Pallavas.
- The monuments of Mamallapuram are excellent specimen of Dravidian temple architecture and Pallava art.
- Most of the temple and monuments were completed during the reigns Narasimha Varman I and Narasimha Varman II.
- In contrast to the grand monuments of the Cholas, the architecture of Pallavas is simple yet very lively and attractive.
- The Pallavas were followers of Jainism but Mahendra Verman converted to Shaivism.
- This explains the Shiva and Vishnu temple at Mamallapuram.
- The shore temple strikes a very romantic theme and is perhaps the most photographed monument in India after Taj Mahal.
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