மதுரை மாநகரக் குடைவரைகள் / Madurai Rock Temples

Rock Temples are unique among Indian temple architecture. Unlike other temples, they are made entirely out of rocks other than brick, wood, metal or lime. This is considered to be its special feature. Many Rock Cut Temples are found all over India. Hundreds of Rock Cut Temples are found in the Tamil region in particular. Early Pandyas who were one among the prominent rulers of south Tamilnadu, made great contributions to this type of temple architecture and they carved many Rock Cut Temples. This article is going to explore the historical importance and special features of Rock Cut Temples like Thiruparamkundram, Thenparamkundram, Yanaimalai, Ladan Kovil, Varichiyoor Rock Cut Temples and Arrittapatti which are found around Madurai region. The article particularly discusses the views of the researches such as Thiruparamkundram Rock Cuts, Panjayadhana Rock Cuts, Thenparam Kundram Rock Cuts were changed from Jain Rock Cuts to Saivate Rock Cuts and Yanaimalai Rock Cuts were erected to warn Jains.