What to expect
Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
A Shiva rock-cut cave temple hewn from the same hill as the Vishnu shrine, dated to the 8th-9th century and noted for sculptures of Mahishasuramardini and the Sapta Matrikas.
Practical guide
Plan Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
Typecave
Nearest baseThirumayam
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryCovered by the fort/ASI ticket — confirm on site
Nearest town/baseThirumayam
DistrictPudukkottai
Place typecave
Time neededAbout an hour.
A Shiva rock-cut cave temple hewn from the same hill as the Vishnu shrine, dated to the 8th-9th century and noted for sculptures of Mahishasuramardini and the Sapta Matrikas.
Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam is planned from Thirumayam, one of the travel bases in Pudukkottai district. Use Thirumayam for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed Fridays
Best timeOct-Feb (plains hot Mar-Jun)
Entry: Covered by the fort/ASI ticket — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam
Nearest railway Pudukkottai (PDKT) ~18 km; nearest airport Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) ~40 km
Interior lighting is dim; a torch/phone light helps see the carved panels clearly.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Thirumayam or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
Entry: Covered by the fort/ASI ticket — confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, closed Fridays. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
Base yourself in Thirumayam or nearby in Pudukkottai, 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 Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
About an hour.
What else is near Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam?
Nearby you can pair Thirumayam Fort (50 m), Sathyamurthi Perumal Temple, Thirumayam (70 m), Kattubava Pallivasal (Kattubava Mosque) (8.4 km), Government Museum, Pudukkottai (16.7 km).
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- Sathyagirisvarar Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Thirumayam:R.K.Lakshmi · CC BY-SA 4.0