KshatriyaSimhesvara and RajaSimhesvara collectively called "Shore Temple".
Built by King Narasimha Varman II (AD 700-728) of the Pallava Dynasty.
Location: 45 Kms south to Chennai.
The two sanctorums are dedicated to Lord Vishnu and Lord Shiva. The east facing KshatriyaSimhesvara also has the santum enshrining Somaskanda (Lord Shiva/Som, Goddess Uma/Parvati and son Skanda)
A beautiful place overlooking The Bay of Bengal that was built to catch the first rays of the rising sun.
