Cave Temple at Kottukal : An architectural extravagance

At Kollam , south of Kerala , India you can find a 6th century cave temple. One among the 7 cave temples of Kerala at a small village called Kottukal, just 40 km from Kollam city accessible by the public transport. If you coming from Kollam. Step down at Ayur and take a bus to Kottukal via Manjapara. Then we can walk along or get an auto rickshaw for a km to reach the temple. Walking through the small road in between paddy and agricultural lands will be more interesting path to reach the temple. Temple was believed to be built by the king who ruled Chadayamangalam. Temple is cut in a single rock with 2 caves, a bigger one and a smaller one. Lord Shiva is the diety here. You need to reach early morning eight or evening five so as to enter the temple. Other timings the temple will be closed. There are several renovations going on by the archaeological department of Kerala. This may develop this into a more well known tourist spot .

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