SHORE TEMPLE · MAMALLAPURAM

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Pallava shrine of Rajasimha, c. AD 700–728 · twin pyramidal vimanas over Shiva cells, low Jalashayana shrine between, Nandi parapet along the compound wall, east face to the sea.

Proportions follow an analog proportion scaffold (Mayamata/Manasara priors + Pallava analogs),
not a survey of the standing temple. Granite palette #786654 / #7e6c59 / #907b65 / #5b4e40.
Exterior photo references CC BY-SA (Wikimedia Commons).