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Olakkannesvara Temple
Dravidian-style temple dating to circa the 8th century AD & decorated with stone carvings.
Narrated by Aarti6 minHistorical Place
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- Location
- Mahabalipuram, India
- Duration
- 6 min
- Language
- English
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Dravidian-style temple dating to circa the 8th century AD & decorated with stone carvings.
What to notice right now
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Aarti · Indic Historian of Repute
Indic Historian of Repute
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