No pre-7th century CE South Indian absolutely free-standing stone temples have survived. Examples of early major South Indian temples that have survived, some in ruins, incorporate the assorted types at Mahabalipuram, through the 7th and 8th generations. As outlined by Meister, the Mahabalipuram temples are "monolithic designs of various official https://newswiresexpress.blogspot.com/2024/04/unveiling-majesty-of-hindu-temple-in.html