Vizhinjam Rock Cut Cave, Thiruvananthapuram

 

There are rock-cut sculptures dating from the 18th century in the cave temple at Vizhinjam located to the south of Kovalam junction. The granite cave here encloses a one-celled shrine with a loose sculpture of Vinandhara Dakshinamurthi. The outer wall of the cave depicts half-complete relics of the Hindu God Shiva with Goddess Parvathi.
Temple timings: 0900 - 1800 hrs. It remains closed on Mondays.

Getting there

Nearest railway station: Thiruvananthapuram Central Railway Station is about 12 km away
Nearest airport: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is about 13 km away