...

Hotels Near Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Neyyattinkara, Kerala, India
The Vizhinjam Cave Temple is an architectural marvel and one of the oldest rock-cut shrines in Kerala, dating back to the 8th century. Located just 15 KMS from Neyyattinkara near the bustling Vizhinjam Harbor, this temple is a testament to the influence of the Ay Dynasty and the Pallava style of ar chitecture. Carved out of a single massive granite boulder, the temple features a central cell housing an idol of Vinandhara Dakshinamurthy (Lord Shiva as the teacher). The most striking aspect of the temple is the unfinished relief sculptures on the outer walls. On the left, one can see an incomplete carving of Shiva as Tripurantakara, and on the right, Shiva in a dancing pose with Goddess Parvati. These "sketches in stone" provide a unique look into the artistic process of ancient sculptors. Despite being a small shrine, its historical and religious significance is immense, representing the early phase of Hindu cave architecture in the region. The site is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. The atmosphere inside the cave is cool and meditative, contrasting with the salty breeze from the nearby Arabian Sea. For history buffs, the temple offers a rare glimpse into the transitional period of South Indian temple art. It is often visited along with the Vizhinjam Marine Aquarium and the Lighthouse Beach, making it part of a diverse tourist circuit. :
Overview
Photos
Things To Do
Hotels
Resturants
How to Reach
Best Time to Visit
Tips
Reviews

Hotels List

Show all

Hotels

Show all

Show All

Vizhinjam Cave Temple Tourism:-

Vizhinjam Cave Temple Travel Guide
Photos of Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Things To Do In Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Hotels Near Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Resturants Near Vizhinjam Cave Temple
How to Reach Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Best Time to Visit In Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Travel Tips For Vizhinjam Cave Temple
FAQs On Vizhinjam Cave Temple
Information about New and Updated Locations(891+) of Kerala Has Been Added :-
Card subtitle
Rajarajeshwara Temple
Sadhoo Merry Kingdom
Sree Peralassery Temple
St. Angelo Fort
Sundareswara Temple
Thalassery Fort
V-Pra Kaayal Floating Park
Bhoothathankettu Dam & Reserve Forest
Bolgatty Palace
Chendamangalam Palace & Jewish Synagogue
Cherai Beach
Edappally Church Complex
Ernakulam Shiva Temple
Jew Town
Jewish Synagogue
Kalady Sree Sankaracharya Temple
Kodanad Elephant Training Centre
Kumbalangi Integrated Tourism Village

Note:-

Information provided here in good Faith and for reference only.

All information and pictures will be updated soon, please keep visiting.

Near Places
...
Aruvikkara Sivasakthi Waterfalls

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Aruvikkara Sivasakthi Waterfalls
...
Azhimala Cliff and Beach

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Azhimala Cliff and Beach
...
Azhimala Shiva Temple Beach

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Azhimala Shiva Temple Beach
...
Balaramapuram Vazhymukku Junction

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Balaramapuram Vazhymukku Junction
...
Chowara Beach

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Chowara Beach
...
Chowara View Point

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Chowara View Point
...
CSI Amaravila

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
CSI Amaravila
...
Erattinpuram Tourism

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Erattinpuram Tourism
...
Gold Sand Beach

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Gold Sand Beach
...
Kakkamoola Kayalkara

Some quick example text to build on the card title and make up the bulk of the card's content.

Go somewhere
...
Kakkamoola Kayalkara
in Other Cities