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SEEYAMANGALAM CAVE TEMPLE

Seeyamangalam, Thiruvannamalai, Tamilnadu, India

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God

The main deity of this temple is Stambeswarar, who is an incarnation of Lord Shiva facing West direction.

Interesting Facts

  • Lord Shiva was carved in the temple pillars as Natarajar and Vrishabhantika. This is the first temple in Tamilnadu having the image of Lord Natarajar.

Best Season To Visit

The best season to visit this temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to March.

Weather

Highest - April to June (38°C during day and 26°C during night)Average - May (37°C during the day and 21°C during night)Lowest - October to February (30°C during day and 18°C during night)Monsoon season - August to September

Dress Code

  • For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
  • For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
  • These rules are applicable for foreigners also. Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
  • Pilgrims/visitors will not be allowed inside the temple if dress code is not followed.

Do's & Dont's

  • Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
  • Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
  • Smo​king is strictly prohibited inside the temple premises.

transport connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Chetpet Bus Stand
17.3 KM 1800-419-4287
Tindivanam Railway Station
36 KM 139
Chennai International Airport
114 KM 044-22560551

Architecture

Stambeshwara name was perhaps given due to a high boulder standing on the floor of dry tank near this temple. As per a legend, when the tank was full of water, only the tip of this free standing boulder was visible which is revered as Shiva lingam in the water, hence the name Stambeshwara. The temple was built in Mahendra style of architecture. The temple has a three-tiered Raja gopuram. There are about 27 inscriptions recorded from Pallava regime to the Pandya rule in this temple. There is a foundation inscription of Mahendravarman-I written in Sanskrit, engraved in Pallava Grantha script and this is engraved on the right pilaster of the front row. Another Inscription is engraved on the left pilaster of the front row. There is a large pillared hall and narrow pillared Ardha mandapam leading to the cave sanctum.

History

The temple was built in 7th century C.E. by Mahendravarman-I. This temple has been further extended by the Chola and the Vijaynagar kings who have built the gopurams and the mandapams.

Temple Timings

Day Timings
All Days 04:30 AM - 12:00 PM 04:00 PM - 09:00 PM

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Airports

Airport Name Distance
Shamshabad 40 KM
Lorem Ipsum 12 KM

Railway Stations

Railway Station Name Distance
Secunderabad 10 KM
Nampally 12 KM
Begumpet 6 KM
Lingampally 20 KM

Bus Stations

Bus Station Name Distance
MGBS 35 KM
CBS 28 KM
kukatpally 20 KM
Lingampally 30 KM
Uppal 35 KM

Private Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Private Transport 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757
Private Transport1 8 KM 9546858757

Local Transports

Transport Name Distance Contact Number
Local Transport 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757
Local Transport1 5 KM 9546858757

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SEEYAMANGALAM CAVE TEMPLE

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