Bhoothalingaswamy Temple, Bhoothappandi

Bhoothalingaswamy Temple is a Hindu shrine carved directly into an eastern-facing rock formation, with its inner sanctum containing statues of Ganesha and Nandi positioned beside the main Shiva shrine.

According to local tradition, the Pandya kings constructed this temple after discovering a mysterious cave where a cow regularly offered its milk to a self-manifested Shiva Linga, establishing the spiritual foundation for this sacred site.

The temple celebrates a ten-day car festival during the Tamil month of Thai, where visitors witness traditional music, dance performances, and ceremonial elephant processions as part of the local worship cycle.

The temple is accessible daily in two time periods: morning and evening, with the quieter hours offering a more peaceful visit. Special ceremonial days such as Pradosham and new moon periods attract more visitors and feature additional rituals.

Inside the cave sanctuary hangs a massive chain carved from a single stone, accompanied by an exceptionally tall flagpole and a heavy ceremonial car. These striking structures showcase ancient stone-working techniques.

GPS coordinates: 8.26310,77.44902

Latest update: December 14, 2025 09:41