Anaiyur Rock Cut Cave Temple, Thirunelveli
Anaiyur Rock
Cut Cave Temple is located in Anaiyur, a small sub village of Vaadikkottai in Sankarankoil
Taluk of Tirunelveli district of Tamilnadu. The cave temple is carved on the
hillock about half Kilometer to the south - South east of Anaiyur. It is carved
on the foot hills and it is facing west. The cave consists of Mandapam with
facade and sanctum is made at the height of 55 cm from the ground. The cave can
be reached with the help of Stone rock from south and some strip rock form as
steps for the entrance.
The
cliff gradient extends forward so that there is vast ground spread in front of
the cave. The variations in ground plan help to form as a lunar shape stone. Anaiyur
is located about 2 Kms from Vasudevanallur - Sankarankoil Road. The cave temple
is carved on the hillock about half Kilometer to the south - South east of
Anaiyur. Nearest Railway Station is located at Sankarankoil and Nearest Airport
is located at Madurai.