Question

Which of the following statements describes the Sittanavasal cave temple?

• A. It is situated in the Dindigul district of Tamil Nadu.
• B. There are 17 rock beds carved in rows on the floor found in this temple.
• C. The temple also contains a Tamil-Brahmi inscription that dates back to the 2nd century BCE.
• D. The garba gruha is 240m high from the ground.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The temple also contains a Tamil-Brahmi inscription that dates back to the 2nd century BCE.

Options 2 and 3 are the statements that describe the Sittanavasal cave temple. The temple is located in the Pudukkottai district in Tamil Nadu. The cave temple is situated 70m from the ground. There is a naturally-formed chamber at one end of the cave called Eladipattam. At the other end of the cave is a rock-cut temple. Behind the chamber, there are 17 rock beds carved in rows on the floor. The temple also contains a Tamil-Brahmi inscription that dates back to the 2nd century BCE.