Pandav Leni Caves
Five rock-cut Buddhist cave temples. According to local legends caves have been created by Pandavas – heroes of Hindu epic Mahabharata.
Lalitankura Pallavesvara Griham
The southernmost rock-cut Pallava Hindu cave temple, located in Trichy Rockfort and created in the early 7th century AD.
Koneri Mandapam
A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. This unusual temple has five sanctuaries and two styles of columns.
Mahishasura Mardini Cave
A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. It contains two beautiful sculpted panels with religious motives.
Ramanuja Mandapam
A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram, initially devoted to Shiva. Most likely built in AD 640- 674.
Krishna Mandapam
The largest Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram, adorned with wonderful depictions of rural life. Created around the late 7th century.
Atiranachanda Mandapam
The northernmost rock-cut Hindu temple in Mahabalipuram. Most likely created in the late 7th century.
Yali Mandapam – Tiger Cave
A rock-cut monument from the 7th century AD, possibly a religious auditorium. Highly unusual architectonic design with 11 yali heads.
Bedse Caves
Two legendary Buddhist rock-cut cave temples. One cave is chaitya – prayer hall, another – vihara – monastery, created sometime around 60 BC.
Bhaja Caves
One of the oldest Buddhist rock-cut structures in the world. 22 caves, created approximately in the 2nd century BC. Beautiful stone-carved facades, other values of art and history.