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In Mahabalipuram generally monuments are rock-cut and monolithic. |
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In Mahabalipuram, monuments are rock-cut and monolithic,constituting the early stages of Dravidian architecture wherein Buddhist elements of design are also visible. The pillars are of the Dravidian order. The sculptures are excellent examples of Pallava art. It is believed that this area served as a
school for young sculptors. The different sculptures, some half finished, may have been examples of different styles of architecture, probably demonstrated by instructors and practiced on by young students.
Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is a 7th century port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas around 60 km south from the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. It is believed that the name come after the Pallava king Mamalla. It has various historic monuments built largely between the 7th and the 9th century, and has been classified as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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