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Mahabalipuram: different ways of working with rock

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Published: 23 Oct 2026 08:23 · Updated: 23 Oct 2026 08:23

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Mahabalipuram's monuments in India include chariot-shaped temples, cave sanctuaries and large open-air reliefs. A shared tradition does not imply one spatial type.

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Mahabalipuram's monuments in India include chariot-shaped temples, cave sanctuaries and large open-air reliefs. A shared tradition does not imply one spatial type. [1]

Compare a freestanding volume, an excavated interior and a worked rock surface. They reveal different relationships between material, viewer and religious image.

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[1] Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram - UNESCO World Heritage Centre ↗