What to expect
Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur
One of the earliest Pallava rock-cut cave temples, excavated by King Mahendravarman I in the early 7th century, pre-dating the monuments of Mamallapuram. A Sanskrit foundation inscription records that it was made without brick, timber, metal, mortar or stucco. It is a protected Archaeological Survey of India monument, with Jain rock beds cut into the hill above the Shiva cave.
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseDalavanur
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur is planned from Dalavanur, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Dalavanur for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Dalavanur or nearby in Viluppuram, 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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Today at Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur
Sunrise6:02 am
Sunset6:23 pm
Golden hour best light5:23 pm–6:23 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:23 pm–6:48 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur — at a glance
TimingsDaylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM)
Best timeOctober to March
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur
About 15 km south of Gingee town; nearest railway Villupuram Junction (~30 km); nearest airport Puducherry (~60 km) or Chennai MAA (~150 km)
Getting around Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur?
Entry: Free. Timings: Daylight hours (roughly 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM).
How do I reach Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur?
Base yourself in Dalavanur or nearby in Viluppuram, 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 Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur?
About an hour.
What else is near Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur?
Nearby you can pair Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram (3.0 km), Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple) (5.4 km), Veedur Dam (12.3 km), Raja Desingh Memorial, Gingee (13.4 km).
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Photographs: TNSE NEETHI VPM, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0), R.K.Lakshmi (CC BY-SA 4.0), RameshM (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur:TNSE NEETHI VPM, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0