Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple — Pudukkottai | AllMandir
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
Visiting this temple
Where is Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple? Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple is a Hindu mandir in Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Visiting Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in Kunnandarkovil, Pudukkottai, Tamil Nadu. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Kunnandarkoil Cave Temple. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Kunnandarkovil near Pudukkottai. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Athalur,Veeramakaliamman Temple, Siva Temple, Vahisvaramudayar Temple, Malayadipatti, Pallikonda Perumal Temple, Malayadippatti. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Pudukkottai, open the Pudukkottai panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/pudukkottai-district-tamil-nadu-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.
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.
Nearby Hindu temples
- Athalur,Veeramakaliamman Temple — Tamil Nadu
- Siva Temple — Shiva · Pudukkottai district
- Vahisvaramudayar Temple, Malayadipatti — Pudukkottai district
- Pallikonda Perumal Temple, Malayadippatti — Pudukkottai district
