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Mahabalipuram · Tamil Nadu

Shore Temple

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Best time to visit

Nov – Feb

Golden hour

Sunrise over the sea

Pro tip

The temple faces the sea — sunrise puts light straight on it.

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How to get there

By air

Chennai Airport (~55 km)

By train

Chengalpattu (~30 km)

By road

About 1.5 hr from Chennai along the East Coast Road