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Mahabalipuram has 14 cave temples that are rich in their architecture and sculpture. One of them is Mahishasuramardini Mandapa or Mahishasuramardini Cave. This east facing temple is one of the finest examples of the architecture during the reign of Pallava dynasty.
The temple construction is left incomplete like many of the other caves during the Pallava period. The temple is dedicated to Mahishasuramardini, an incarnation of Goddess Durga. The temple portrays many scenes from Hindu mythology sculpted on it.
Another important sight here includes an image of Vishnu reclining on a seven-hooded serpent, Goddess Durga slaying the buffalo-headed Mahishasura. Other attractions near the temple include the Shore Temple, Crocodile Bank, Krishna's Butterball and Varaha Cave Temple.
