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Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple
A Pallava rock-cut cave temple near Saluvankuppam dedicated to Shiva, notable for its Somaskanda relief panels and inscriptions in Pallava-Grantha and Nagari scripts praising the king Atiranachanda. It sits close to the Tiger Cave and the excavated Subrahmanya shrine.
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Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple
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Plan Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple
Typecave
Nearest baseSaluvankuppam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Nearest town/baseSaluvankuppam
DistrictChengalpattu
Place typecave
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Pallava rock-cut cave temple near Saluvankuppam dedicated to Shiva, notable for its Somaskanda relief panels and inscriptions in Pallava-Grantha and Nagari scripts praising the king Atiranachanda. It sits close to the Tiger Cave and the excavated Subrahmanya shrine.
Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple is planned from Saluvankuppam, one of the travel bases in Chengalpattu district. Use Saluvankuppam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple — at a glance
TimingsOpen sunrise to sunset
Best timeNovember to February; mornings
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple
At Saluvankuppam, about 5 km north of Mamallapuram on the ECR; Chengalpattu railhead about 65 km from Chennai airport
Combine with the nearby Tiger Cave in one stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Saluvankuppam or nearby in Chengalpattu, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Distance by road
- Chennai55 km
- Kanchipuram65 km
- Puducherry95 km
- Chengalpattu (town)30 km
- Vellore130 km
Road km to Chengalpattu; ghat roads and traffic vary — allow extra.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open sunrise to sunset. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple?
Base yourself in Saluvankuppam or nearby in Chengalpattu, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple?
About an hour.
What else is near Atiranachandeswara Cave Temple?
Nearby you can pair Tiger Cave (1.8 km), Mukundanayanar Temple (3.0 km), Trimurti Cave Temple (3.6 km), Krishna's Butterball (3.7 km).
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