SHIVA, Salvankuppam (Cave of)
Kanchipuram (IN)
12.833300,79.716700
12.833300,79.716700
Description
The item is SI no. 70 Rock-cut Shiva Temple with three Lingas (note 1) appears to consist of a (monolithic?) man-made rock chamber used for religious purposes. Compare the –>Tiger Cave, Salvankuppam. SITUATION: In Kanchipuram district (note 3) at the location Salvankuppam (note 2) or Saluvankuppum (SMITH, G 1882: 372).The item is SI no. 70 Rock-cut Shiva Temple with three Lingas (note 1) appears to consist of a (monolithic?) man-made rock chamber used for religious purposes. Compare the –>Tiger Cave, Salvankuppam. SITUATION: In Kanchipuram district (note 3) at the location Salvankuppam (note 2) or Saluvankuppum (SMITH, G 1882: 372).
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Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | TIGER CAVE, Salvankuppam | ||
| 10.7 | MAMANDUR (Caves at) | ||
| 10.7 | RUDRALISHVARA, Kanchipuram (Grotte de) | ||
| 30.9 | SHIVA, Chengalpattu (Cave of) | ||
| 45.2 | TIRUKKALIKUNDRAM MALAI (Cave on) | ||
| 52.5 | MANNASI AMMAN KOIL | ||
| 54.5 | MAHISHASURAMARDINI CAVE | ||
| 54.5 | TRIMURTI RATHA, Mamallapuram | ||
| 54.5 | VARAHA CAVE, Mamallapuram |