What to expect
Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)
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.
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Nearest baseGingee
DistrictViluppuram
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit5→Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple) is planned from Gingee, one of the travel bases in Viluppuram district. Use Gingee for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Gingee 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 Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)
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 brings heavy rain to Tamil Nadu. Trails, falls and ghat roads can be slippery, swollen or closed at short notice, and forest departments sometimes suspend access. Check locally on the day before you travel.
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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Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple) — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily
Best timeOct-Feb
Entry: Free / nominal ASI fee — confirm on site
Getting here
How to reach Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)
Nearest railway: Villupuram Jn (VM) ~25 km; nearest airport: Puducherry ~40 km or Chennai (MAA) ~150 km
Getting around Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)
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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Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple) — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)?
Entry: Free / nominal ASI fee — confirm on site. Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily.
How do I reach Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)?
Base yourself in Gingee 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 Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)?
About an hour.
What else is near Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)?
Nearby you can pair Alagiya Narasimha Perumal Temple, Ennayiram (4.3 km), Satrumalleswaram Rock-Cut Cave Temple, Dalavanur (5.4 km), Melmalayanur Angala Parameswari Temple (10.7 km), Veedur Dam (12.7 km).
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Photographs: Ms Sarah Welch (CC BY-SA 4.0), R.K.Lakshmi (CC BY-SA 4.0), D Neethidoss (CC BY-SA 4.0). Wikimedia Commons.
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- Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple):Ms Sarah Welch · CC BY-SA 4.0