basement sculpture s in mahabalipuram- five rathas

ancient archaeological archeology architectural architecture art asia beach beautiful beauty brick building carved carving chennai construction culture decorative devotion dravidian exterior five hall heritage hind hindu hinduism historic historical idol india indian kovil landmark lined lord mahabalipuram monument monuments old ornament outdoor pallava place protected rathas religion religious rock ruines scene sculpture sculptures sculpure serenity shiva shore solid south spiritual spirituality stability stable statue stone strength structure surrounding tamil temple tourism tourists tower tradition traditional travel wall