The temple is a combination of three shrines.  • The main shrine is dedicated to Shiva as is the smaller second shrine. • A small third shrine, between the two, is dedicated to a reclining Vishnu and may have had water channeled into the temple, entering the Vishnu shrine. • The two Shiva shrines are orthogonal in configuration. • The entrance is through a transverse barrel vault gopuram. • The two shikharas have a pyramidal outline, each individual tier is distinct with overhanging eaves that cast dark shadows. • The outer wall of the shrine to Vishnu and the inner side of the boundary wall are extensively sculptured and topped by large sculptures of Nandi • The temple's outer walls are divided by plasters into bays, the lower part being carved into a series of rearing lions. 

In the distance, beyond a fence, we were surprised to see the beach that we had visited last evening.

After the Shore Temple we were pretty much templed-out so it was back to the hotel and to Neelam Restaurant where Sue-On ordered an English breakfast. It was 135 rupees and included pure unsweetened watermelon juice, hot strong coffee, two eggs (one sunny side up and one over), hot toast, and a little bowl of beans. Bill didn't want breakfast -- he's never been much of an early morning eater -- so Sue-On picked up a big mango on the corner for 30 rupees.  This he enjoyed.