Known as Ellora of south, Vettuvan koil is a monolithic temple | मंदिर • Temple
Known as Ellora of south, Vettuvan koil is a monolithic temple excavated out of hard granite hillock. Temple was constructed by Pandya kings in 8th century AD. Temple has a sanctum sanctorum (Garbagriha) and a Maha Mandapam. Even though the temple is not complete, it is know for the artistic sculptures and the design patterns over the sikhara and Vimana. Vimana has four Nandhis at four corner with yazhi vari and kabodham beneath it. Sculptures to be noted are uma maheshwara, Dakshinamurthy, Brahmma, Vishnu are notable for its beauty.
