mahabalipuram monuments

ancient archaeological archeology architectural architecture art asia beautiful beauty brick building carved carving chennai construction culture decorative devotion dravidian exterior heritage hind hindu hinduism historic historical idol india indian kovil landmark lord mahabalipuram meditation monument monuments nadu nandhi old ornament outdoor pallava place pray prayer protected religion religious rock scene sculpture sea serenity shiva shore solid south spiritual spirituality stability stable statue stone strength structure surrounding tamil temple that tourism tower tradition traditional travel