This cave temple is located at a distance of 33 km from Pudukottai, in Killukkottai.[1]
Cave temples[]
In Malayadippatti, two cave temples are found. While one is devoted for Shiva another is devoted for Vishnu.[2] This is a twin temple.[3] Shiva temple is known as Vahisvaramudayar Temple and Vishnu temple is known as Pallikonda Perumal Temple.This temple meant for Vishnu is known as Kan Thirantha Perumal Temple.
Presiding deity[]
The deity, in reclining posture, is known as Pallikonda Perumal. The Goddesses are Sridevi and Boodevi.
Specialities[]
In the west part of the Shiva cave, Vishnu cave is found.[2] In this cave temple, Pallikonda Perumal is found, sculpted in the cave itself. From the inscriptions it is learnt that this temple belonged to 7-8th century CE.[1] The presiding deity is found like the presiding deity found in Thirumayam cave temple.[3]
Puja[]
Pujas are held four times daily at Kalasanthi (7.00 a.m.), Uttchikkalam (noon 12.00), Sayaratchai (6.00 p.m.) and arthajamam (8.30 p.m.).The temple is opened for worship from 6.00 to 12.00 noon and 5.00 to 8.00 p.m.[1]
Gallery[]
References[]
^ abc புதுக்கோட்டை மாவட்டத் திருக்கோயில்கள் பயணியர் கையேடு, இந்து சமய அறநிலைய ஆட்சித்துறை, சென்னை, 2003
^ ab Dr.J.Raja Mohamad, Art of Pudukottai (Art and Architecture), Historical Arcives Committee,Pudukottai, 2003
