Tiger Cave — Chengalpattu

Where is Tiger Cave? Tiger Cave is a Hindu mandir in Pattipulam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu.

Location: Pattipulam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu

Address: East Coast Road (Thiruvanmiyur - Mahabalipuram - Marakkanam - Pondicherry Road), Pattipulam

Postal code: 603104

Where is Tiger Cave? Tiger Cave is a Hindu mandir in Pattipulam, Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu. Includes a photo gallery. Tiger Cave 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.

The Yali Mandabam (Tiger Cave) is a rock-cut Hindu temple complex located in the hamlet of Saluvankuppam near Mahabalipuram in Tamil Nadu, India. It gets its name from the carvings of tiger heads on the mouth of a cave which forms a part of the complex. The Yali Mandabam (Tiger Cave) is considered to be one of the Mahabalipuram rock-cut temples constructed by the Pallavas in the 8th century AD. The site is located on the Bay of Bengal coast and is a popular picnic spot and tourist destination. The temple is maintained by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).

Nearby Hindu temples

• Shiva Temple — Pattipulam
• Mukunda Nayanar Temple — Chengalpattu district
• Mukunda Nayanar — Mahabalipuram
• Trimurti cave temple — Tamil Nadu
• Sthalasayana Perumal Temple — Kanchipuram district
• Pidari Ratha / Valian Kuttai Ratha — Mahabalipuram

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