- Tamil Nadu’s coastal temple has become India’s first green energy archaeological site.
- This coastal temple is situated in Mamallapuram/Mahabalipuram.
- It has the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- This achievement has been achieved due to the Green Heritage Project.
- Under this project, the energy required to illuminate the temple is generated through solar power plants.
- The solar plants will not only illuminate the shore temple but also provide electricity to the newly installed reverse osmosis plant.
- To harness the abundant solar energy present in the vicinity of this temple, three solar plants with a capacity of 10 KW each have been strategically installed.
- The Shore/Coastal Temple is a historic temple complex located at Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) in Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu.
