Kottukal cave temple — Kollam
Where is Kottukal cave temple? Kottukal cave temple is a Hindu mandir in Kottukkal, Kollam, Kerala.
Location: Kottukkal, Kollam, Kerala
Address: Kottukkal cave temple road, Kottukkal
Postal code: 691306
Where is Kottukal cave temple? Kottukal cave temple is a Hindu mandir in Kottukkal, Kollam, Kerala. Includes a photo gallery. Kottukal cave temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.
History & significance
Recognised as State Protected Monument.
Kottukkal Cave Temple, also known as Kaltrikkovil in Malayalam, is an existing example of rock cut architecture, built between 6th and 8th centuries CE. It is situated in the village of Kottukkal, near Anchal, Kollam district, Kerala in India. The name Kottukkal is a reference to rock cut shrine. There are two caves of unequal size, both facing the east with the sculpture of the main deity Ganapathy in between. The smaller cave has an idol of Hanuman and the larger one has a monolithic Nandi (bull) in it. Lord Shiva is also a deity in the temple in the form of a Shiva Ling.
Temple questions
Where is Kottukal cave temple?
Kottukal cave temple is a Hindu mandir in Kottukkal, Kollam, Kerala.
What are Kottukal cave temple darshan timings?
Check Kottukal cave temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Kottukal cave temple?
Kottukal cave temple is in Kottukkal, Kollam, Kerala (Kottukkal cave temple road, Kottukkal). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
Nearby Hindu temples
- Major Mahadeva Temple — Chadayamangalam
- Ganapathi Temple — Anchal
- Pattupurakkal Ayyappa Kshethram — Chadayamangalam
- Kalari Temple — Kerala
- Palamaram — Anchal
- Thudayannoor Sree Arathakandappan Kshethram — Kattampalli
