# shoretemple mamallapuram bl mahishasurmardini

Watercolour drawing of a ruined temple north of Mamallapuram, by John Gantz, c. 1825. From a sketch by Mr J. Braddock
i call it Mahabalipuram

which temple it is? in neighbourhood of Shore temple?
https://t.co/ePL9rh05F6

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2021-02-12

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The a watercolor, c.1784 (#BL)
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"Temple at Mahabalipoor," by William Daniell, c.1799

The Shore Temple, Mahabalipuram, by John Gantz, c.1825

A guardian figure, once part of a stone railing.

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2019-10-12

Mahishasurmardini, Mamallapuram, 8th c. A masterpiece! She represents vigour & power within us, with which we must battle the evil of ignorance. The chubby, self-assured ganas of Durga’s army add a touch of humour! See my book The Art of India.

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2019-05-30