DHARMATAM CAVE
(Kodagu - IN)
11.783300,75.433300
11.783300,75.433300
Description
A man-made rock chamber reported LOGAN (1887-1891, 2: cccciii) from Dharmatam [note 1], literally a place of charity … [is] a small island close [adjacent west] to Tellicherry [N11°45': E075°32'] and contains a redoubt on the top of an elevated place and also an old rock-cut cave. ETYMOLOGY: Matam. -- A college (HAMILTON, W 1828, 2: 727).A man-made rock chamber reported LOGAN (1887-1891, 2: cccciii) from Dharmatam [note 1], literally a place of charity … [is] a small island close [adjacent west] to Tellicherry [N11°45': E075°32'] and contains a redoubt on the top of an elevated place and also an old rock-cut cave. ETYMOLOGY: Matam. -- A college (HAMILTON, W 1828, 2: 727).
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.1 | THALASSERI TUNNELS, Tellicherry | ||
| 10.4 | NADUVIL CAVE | ||
| 10.4 | EZHIMALA CAVE | ||
| 11.8 | PANNIAYANNUR CAVE | ||
| 15.5 | PURALI MALA ROCK CELL | ||
| 15.5 | MAILANJANMAM ROCK CELLS | ||
| 18.3 | PERINGALAM CAVE, on top of a hill | ||
| 18.3 | PERINGALAM CAVE, with two pillars | ||
| 18.3 | PERINGALAM CAVE no. 1 |