The Varaha Cave temple is an ancient cave temple that was built according to the ancient times of custom, this monument is a live example of how temples where constructed and visited during those days. The entrance of the monument is thronged by pillars which are supported on the base by sculpted lions.

A neatly carved dug up area can be seen at the entrance of the monument. This was probably filled with water and intended for devotees to wash their feet before entering the temple. Many sculptures on the wall depict the stories of the Lord Vishnu in his Varaha avatar.

This monument was once dedicated to the worship of Lord Varaha when Lord Vishnu turned into a boar and rescued Bhoomi Devi (Mother Earth) from the clutches of a demon. Many other sculptures of Gods and Goddess on the wall is depicted. This monument is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites and is witness to thousands of tourists and history enthusiasts.

This Nandi was built out of a single stone structure and it is rumored that the size of the Nandi increases every year. The temple is over a 1000 years old and is regarded as a great ode to the Chola reign in south India. The interior and exterior of the monument is riddled with intricate architectural designs and sculptures. The monument is thronged by tourists throughout the year who come to visit the fascinating display of work on the walls and is revered as one of a religious destination by Hindus

Nearby places to visit:

Arjuna’s penance, Krishna’s butter ball and Tirumurti Cave temple.

Best time to visit :

The Varaha cave temple can be visited throughout the year

How to reach ?

By Air : The Chennai airport at a distance of 52 kilometers is the nearest airport

By Train :The Chennai railhead at a distance of 60 kilometers is the nearest railway station from the monument.

By Road :The roads to the Cave temple are well maintained and it is easy to reach the monument by road without difficulty.