Question

Match the following temples with the suitable answer.

• A. Unfinished temple
• B. Shiva and Nandi
• C. Pandya paintings

Answer 1

• An important example of the rock-cut style is the Kazhugumalai Vettuvankoil temple. The temple work has not been completed. It is believed that this unfinished temple was established during the 8th century by Pandya Maranchadayan king.
• The Malaiyadikurichi cave temple is dedicated to Shiva. Here, the Shiva idol, popularly known as Linga, and the figure of Nandhi is carved out of the mother rock.
• Tirumalaipuram temple has some early Pandya paintings. All these paintings are in a damaged condition.