Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave, Kovalam, Kerala India

Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave mainly comprises of the rock cut statuettes of the cave temple at Vizhinjam, in 18th century. Vizhinjam is a historically loaded spot of Kerala, which remain unnoticed for a long period. Rock Cut Caves in Vizhinjam, KeralaRock Cut Sculptors are basically found in the cave temple and serves as an evidence for ancient glory and wonder of Kerala.

Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave, a historic spot which was left unnoticed for a long time is situated at Vizhinjam, 17 km from Thiruvananthapuram city. Just 1 km away from Kovalam, it is an ideal for one day tours. Vizhinjam, the seaside village was once the capital of the many Chieftains who dominated the southern parts of Kerala around the 8th century AD. Vizhinjam also was a former Dutch and British factory, of which nothing can now be seen. The place is home to some of the earliest architectural remains in Kerala, dating back to the 9 C -10 C.

Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave contains the 8th century rock cut sculptures. The cave encloses a one celled shrine. Dedicated to Vinandhara Dakshinamurthi, this granite cave temple were constructed using a number of Tamilian features. The outer wall of the cave has unfinished sculptures of Lord Shiva holding a bow and Dancing Lord Shiva with his wife Goddess Parvathy.