Temple
The temple is a small monolithic rock-cut temple with a mandapam dating from the 7th century. The Pallava doorkeepers in front of mandapa are two pillars and two semi-columns that have horned lions carved into the bases.
On the rear wall of mandapa is the entrance in shrine with guardian figures on either side. Inside the mandapa the walls have four large sculptured panels, good examples of naturalistic Pallava art. Northern panel depicts Vishnu as Varaha, the boar, holding up Bhūmi, the earth goddess.
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