Year first constructed 1887 (first) Construction stone tower Opened 1887 | Year first lit 1900 (current) Height 26 m Phone 095914 13435 | |
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Location Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu
India Tower shape cylindrical tower with balcony and lantern Markings / pattern unpainted tower, red lantern dome Address Mahabalipuram, Tamil Nadu 603104 Hours Open today · 9AM–5:30PMSaturday9AM–5:30PMSunday9AM–5:30PMMonday9AM–5:30PMTuesday9AM–5:30PMWednesday9AM–5:30PMThursday9AM–5:30PMFriday9AM–5:30PM Similar Descent of the Ganges, Varaha Cave Temple, Cave Temples of Mahabalipuram, Pancha Rathas, Tiger Cave | ||
Lighthouse mahabalipuram beach chennai
Mahabalipuram lighthouse is located in Tamil Nadu, India. It is open to tourists since 2011. It was closed in 2001 following perceived LTTE threat. The first light was commissioned here in 1887. The lighthouse with a circular masonry tower made of natural stone became fully functional in 1904. India's oldest lighthouse, built around 640 AD by Pallava king Mahendra Pallava stands next to this modern structure. The Pallava era lighthouse is a protected monument, maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India.
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Olakaneeswara Temple
This temple was dedicated to lord Siva. By the end of eighteenth century or in the beginning of nineteenth century, the sivalinga was possibly removed by some vandals. A granite roof was constructed atop the temple to keep the light from 1887 to 1900.