Vallam - A Pallava Period 7th Century Rock Cut Cave Temple, near Chengalpattu, Chengalpattu District, Tamil Nadu.

26^th November 2017.

The heritage visit to this 7^th century Mahendra Varman – I ( 600 to 630 CE)  period rock cut caves at Vallam, near Chengalpattu was planned along with Thirumalpadi, Seeyamangalam and Kanchipuram temples about 2 weeks before and could not do it due to rain. The same was materialised on 26^th November 2017 and 11 heritage enthusiasts participated in this visit led by Mr Venkatesh. 

  

The sky was overcast with clouds and not clear throughout the day. Hence the pictures taken are not clearer than expected, but we enjoyed a lot during this heritage visit.  This time the Gurukal responded to our request and was present before our arrival. He also allowed us to take photographs. Had the chance of viewing the Dwarapalakas very close. 

Some of the photos taken are uploaded in this post and The details of this temple, inscriptions, and photos taken during my earlier visit are also uploaded in this blog.

Vinayagar on the left side of the cave – see the posture !!!

Thavvai on the right side of the cave – Jyeshta devi

Dwarapalakas ( see the horns on the headgear )

Vishnu Durgai on the side of the lower cave

The Gurukal showed the ornaments,  of Ambal and claimed that  the anklets are made of metal with a mixture of mercury and the precious stones used in the nose stud are diamond.

---OM SHIVAYA NAMA---