Kottukkal Cave Temple

About Kottukkal Cave Temple

Far From City: 32 kms from city center
Cost: About Kottukkal Cave Temple Weather: Time Required:1-2 hours Cost:No entry fee

History of Kottukkal Cave Temple Scholars and historians believe that the Kottukkal Cave Temple dates back to the Pallava period of the 8th century BC. Others scholars, however, believe that the cave dates back to some time between the 6th and 8th centuries A.D. The third school of thought assigns the date to 7th century AD in remembrance of Nedila Paranthaka Nedumchadayan, who ruled Chadayamangalam between 6th and 7th century AD. The Travancore Devaswom Board administers the cave and is responsible for conducting daily pooja services in the temple. It was in 1966 that the state government of Kerala pronounced the Kottukal cave to be recognised as a protected monument. Architecture of Kottukkal Cave Temple The Kottukkal Cave Temple has a quite striking yet straightforward structure. It comprises of two rooms that are 10 feet long and 8 feet wide each, and have been cut into the rocks. A single rock covers both of these rooms from the top. The mandapam or the roof bears testimony to the exceptional skill of the workers who worked passionately to construct the entire temple from a single piece of rock. Besides, visitors can also witness a well in the premises which never dries up.

Best time to visit Kottukkal Cave Temple The best months to plan a trip to the Kottukkal Cave Temple are between December and May when the weather of Kollam is the most pleasant. How to Reach Kottukkal Cave Temple Situated 45 kilometres away from Kollam, the Kottukkal Cave Temple is well connected through local buses that frequently ply from Chadayamangalam and Anchal.

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