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Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple — Pudukkottai

Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple
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Where is Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple? Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is a Hindu mandir in Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu.

Location: Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu

Address: Keeranur - Adhanakottai Road, Kunnandarkovil

Where is Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple? Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is a Hindu mandir in Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Includes a photo gallery. Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is listed on AllMandir with address, map, directions, and links to nearby mandirs.

History & significance

The temple follows the rock-cut style of architecture. Recognised as Monument of National Importance.

Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple in Kunnandarkoil, a village in Pudukottai district in the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva. Constructed in Rock-cut architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the 8th century by Muttaraiyar kings, the cardinals of Pallavas, with later expansion from the Vijayanagar Empire. The rock-cut architecture in the temple is a specimen of the late Pallava Art and an early example of Chola Art. The temple has various inscriptions from Cholas, Chalukyas, Pandyas and Vijayanagar Empire. The temple is considered one of the oldest stone temples in South India.

Temple questions

Where is Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple?

Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is a Hindu mandir in Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu.

What are Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple darshan timings?

Check Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.

How do I reach Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple?

Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is in Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu (Keeranur - Adhanakottai Road, Kunnandarkovil). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.

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