Tiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India
The cave is situated atop a small peak in the Arunachala Hill, nearly 200 feet below the Skandasram cave. There are sever sacred springs on the slope of the hill. The caves seem to be named after the renowned 13th century A.D. saint named Virupaksha Deva, who apparently spent most of his life here. It is believed that his body turned to ashes after his samsdhi. These ashed are preserved here and worshiped everyday.
Suggested time duration
4 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
Febuary to OctoberDo's & Dont's
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Thanthai Periyar Bus Depot
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3.1 KM | 1800-419-4287 |
Tiruvannamalai Railway Station |
2.2 KM | 139 |
Vellore Airport
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87.6 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Carry water bottle & snacksSuitable For
Parking
Parking is available for 5 carsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Vadakarimbalur | 15 KM |
Nearest Temples
One of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams and 8th Shiva Sthalam
Second biggest temple of Vijayanagar architecture
Saint Jamathakni did penance and attained Mukthi here
Nearest Attractions
Beautiful dam with hills surroundings it
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