NAMAKKAL CAVES
11.233300,78.166700
Description
A man-made rock temple (rock chamber) or rock-cut cave at Sri Ranganathasvami temple, Namakkal (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1980-81 / 1983: 144) contains images (rock art) of Narasimha (note 1) and some of the other incarnations of Vishnu, besides an image of Ranganatha (note 2) in a reclining posture (DEHEJIA, V 1969a). SITUATION: Somewhere in the vicinity of Namakkal (N11°14': E78°10').A man-made rock temple (rock chamber) or rock-cut cave at Sri Ranganathasvami temple, Namakkal (Indian Archaeology: A Review [IAR] 1980-81 / 1983: 144) contains images (rock art) of Narasimha (note 1) and some of the other incarnations of Vishnu, besides an image of Ranganatha (note 2) in a reclining posture (DEHEJIA, V 1969a). SITUATION: Somewhere in the vicinity of Namakkal (N11°14': E78°10').
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Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64.7 | BEAR CAVE, Yercaud | ||
| 64.9 | SHEVAROY TEMPLE CAVE | ||
| 68.3 | SITARU CALCAREOUS TUFA | ||
| 121.0 | KUNNIYUR POTHOLES | ||
| 123.1 | YELLAVANASUR POTHOLES | ||
| 141.8 | CUNATUR POTHOLES | ||
| 143.3 | RAYAKOTTAI (Cave temple at) | ||
| 144.7 | KRISHNAGIRI (Cave at) | ||
| 146.8 | KURANGANILMUTTAM ROCK-CUT SHRINE |