VISHNU, Narthamalai (Cave of)
(Kulathur taluk - IN)
10.566700,78.783300
10.566700,78.783300
Description
SI no. 148 Rock-cut Vishnu Shrine at the locality Narthamalai (note 1) is a man-made rock chamber used for religious purposes (cave temple), which is suspected to have been modified from one of numerous low caves and rock-shelters … formed apparently by the weathering out of lenticular masses of more perishable rock (FOOTE 1879: 145).SI no. 148 Rock-cut Vishnu Shrine at the locality Narthamalai (note 1) is a man-made rock chamber used for religious purposes (cave temple), which is suspected to have been modified from one of numerous low caves and rock-shelters … formed apparently by the weathering out of lenticular masses of more perishable rock (FOOTE 1879: 145).
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Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | SAMANAR KUDAGU, Narthamalai | ||
| 0.0 | Pazhiyileeswaram Rock Temple | ||
| 8.3 | SITTANNAVASAL ROCK CAVE | ||
| 8.3 | Eladipattam Natural Cavern | ||
| 14.4 | KUDUMIYANMALAI CAVERN | ||
| 14.4 | MELAKKOIL ROCK TEMPLE | ||
| 14.4 | KUNNANDARKOIL CAVE TEMPLE | ||
| 20.7 | KOKARANESHWAR CAVE TEMPLE | ||
| 20.7 | SHIVA, Devarmalai (Cave of) |