Though the tsunami of 26 December 2004 that occurred in the Indian Ocean struck the temple and the surrounding garden, the Shore Temple was not badly damaged, as the water level returned to its normal level within a few minutes.
Megjithëse cunami i 26 dhjetorit 2004 që përfshiu Oqeanin indian goditi tempullin dhe kopshtin rrethues, Tempulli brengdetar nuk u dëmtua rëndë, pasi niveli i ujit u rikthye në nivelin normal brenda pak minutash.