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DescriptionRock cut cave - Vizhinjam, Kerala, India.jpg	English: Rock cut cave This is a photo of ASI monument number N-KL-11.
Date	22 September 2012, 16:48:56
Source	Own work
Author	Prasad0224

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

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