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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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Plan Mandagapattu Cave Temple (Trimurti Temple)
Typecave
Nearest baseGingee
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree / nominal ASI fee — confirm on site
Nearest town/baseGingee
DistrictViluppuram
Place typecave
Time neededAbout an hour.
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.
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.
Visiting
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 there: Nearest railway: Villupuram Jn (VM) ~25 km; nearest airport: Puducherry ~40 km or Chennai (MAA) ~150 km
Small, easily missed site — worth it for the inscription and early rock-cut architecture; no facilities nearby
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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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. Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
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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