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Vizhinjam Rock Cut Caves
Vizhinjam Rock Cut Caves contains the rock cut sculptures of the 18th century in the cave temple at Vizhinjam in Thiruvananthapuram in the state of Kerala.

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Vizhinjam Rock Cut Caves, KeralaVizhinjam Rock Cut Caves are granite caves that enclose a one-celled shrine with a loose sculpture of Vinandhara Dakshinamurthi. The outer wall depicts half-complete reliefs of the Lord Shiva with Goddess Parvati. It is around 17 kilometers from the city. There are rock-cut sculptures dating from the 18th century in the cave temple. Vizhinjam cave temple is located to the south of Kovalam junction. The temple remains closed on Mondays.

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