Valliamman cave
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Valliamman Cave Temple [1] is a Hindu temple dedicated to the goddess Valli, consort of Murugan (Kartikeya), situated in the northeast corner of Thiruchendur Murugan Temple. In early days[when?], the temple was situated very near to the sea shore and now due to the construction of pathways the sea get backed to some extent. It is a cave of the sandal mountain remainings.[clarification needed]
The Valliamman cave temple complex consists of a sanctum sanctorum dedicated to Valli, inside a cave of sandal mountains. Inside the cave, paintings and statues depicting the Murugan and Valli legend are present. In front of the cave, a mandapa with 16 pillars is constructed which is 24.5 feet long and 21.5 feet broad. A narrow path through the cave connects the mandapa and the sanctum. The main gateway to the temple is south-facing towards the Tiruchendur Murugan Temple.
