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Tiger’s Cave

• Caves • Places to see
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Tiger’s Cave is located near Salurankuppam village at a distance of 5 km to the north of Mahabalipuram. The shrine in this rock-cut cave temple is dedicated to Goddess Durga. The carvings in this cave depict the story of an event occurred in life of Goddess Durga.

With a view to host cultural programmes during the Pallava period, this cave was built as an open-air theatre. The Tiger’s Cave today is a famous picnic spot and serves as a beautiful destination for nature lovers. Visitors can even travel to the beach, which is in the  proximity of this cave.

Timings – Opening & Closing:

Monday – Friday: 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

Saturday: 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM ,

Sunday: 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM ,

Public Holidays: 7.00 AM – 7.00 PM

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