Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram

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.

A 7th-century Pallava rock-cut cave temple bearing an inscription of Mahendravarman I describing himself as 'Vichitrachitta', regarded as one of the earliest rock-cut temples in Tamil Nadu.

An irrigation dam and reservoir on the Malattar river feeding farmland across the district. The reservoir and its surroundings are a local picnic and scenic spot, especially when water is released during the monsoon.

An early Pallava-period structural Shiva temple, among the earliest stone temples of the dynasty, notable for its sculptural work predating the more famous Kanchipuram temples.

A hilltop Murugan shrine near Tindivanam reached by a flight of steps, popular with pilgrims for its monumental gopuram tower.

An ancient Shiva temple counted among the 276 Paadal Petra Sthalams sung in the Tevaram hymns, with the deity worshipped as a Swayambhu (self-manifested) lingam. It is traditionally associated with construction under the Chola king Kulothunga I. The temple lies about a kilometre from the Vikravandi junction on the Panruti route.

A Shakti temple famous for the night-long Mayana Kollai festival held after Maha Shivaratri, drawing large crowds for its dramatic cremation-ground ritual re-enactment.

A centuries-old Jain monastery (math) seat of the Bhattaraka pontiffs, housing Parshwanath idols and traditional residences within a walled courtyard complex.

The memorial and cremation platform associated with Raja Desingh (Tej Singh), the young Bundela chieftain of Gingee who died fighting the Nawab of the Carnatic in 1714, after which his wife committed sati. His heroic stand is celebrated in Tamil ballads and folk plays. The site near Gingee fort commemorates the episode.

A large Vijayanagara-period temple in Gingee town popularly called the 1000-pillar temple, known for its elaborately carved mandapas.

A mosque built in 1717-1718 CE by Sadatullah Khan, Nawab of the Carnatic, to commemorate his victory over Raja Desingh. It carries a Persian inscription recording the date of construction. It is one of the notable Islamic-period monuments within the Gingee fort complex.

A Vaishnavite temple dedicated to Venugopala (Krishna) within the Gingee fort-town precinct, reflecting the Vijayanagara-era temple patronage in the area.