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After the Five rathas, I went to see the Thirukadalmallai or Sthalasayana Perumal Temple. Sthalasayana Perumal Temple is located in the heart of Mahabalipuram. It was originally built by the pallava kings, but later on there have been many alternations to the temple. It is told that the pallava kings and the artists of their times discussed about art and architecture here. The temple resides as the first and foremost of Mahabalipuram sculptures. It is one of the 108 Divya desam. It is a small temple with two major Shrines for Lord Sthalasayana Perumal and Nilamangai Thayaar. This is the avatrasthalam (birthplace) of Bhoothathazhwar, the 2nd Azhwar. There is also a separate shrine for Lord Narasimha. The architecture depicts the pallava style. This shrine was built by Pallava kings. Bhoothathazhwar was found in a tank that is opposite to the temple. Photography is not allowed inside the temple so I could take the photos only from outside. Photos of Sthalasayana Perumal Temple:

• Sthalasayana Perumal Temple:



• Sthalasayana Perumal Temple:



• Sthalasayana Perumal Temple: Top View

Then, I went back to the hotel Sea Breeze. My colleagues were playing in the beach. I took some photos and videos:

• Boat at Mahabalipuram Beach:



• Mahabalipuram Beach:



• Mahabalipuram Beach:

Here are a couple of videos of the Mahabalipuram Beach: