Tiger Caves Mahabalipuram is an ancient Rock cut temple. This temple is located in the Kanchipuram district. A large number of tourists come every year to visit this Tiger cave. 

The famous temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and is a famous religious and Historical site. 

The temple was constructed during the 7th century AD. You will find a very narrow tunnel on the temple's entrance. This narrow tunnel has Tiger carvings. 

The temple has been named Tiger cave temple because of the beautiful carvings of Tiger heads on the rock formation. 

There is a natural pond also present inside the temple. It is believed that this pond has a very strong healing power. If any person is coming and using this water, it can cure all the problems. 

You can even climb the rock formations to get an amazing city view. So, while going for your Mahabalipuram Tour Package, remember to add this place to your list. 

Mysteries of Tiger Caves Mahabalipuram

We all know that Tiger Caves Mahabalipuram has beautiful architecture and design. But along with that, this temple also has various mysteries. These mysteries are puzzles for all of us. So, some of the mysteries that are present in the Tiger Caves Mahabalipuram Temple are- 

1. Unknown Builders

It is believed that the person who built the cave's identity is unknown. Also, there is no record of the person who built the temple. 
Not only this, but we also need to find out why Tiger carvings are done on the rock formation. Along with the carving of the tiger, you can also see carvings of elephants. Some of the carvings of this temple could be clearer to interpret. 

2. The healing power of the pond

The pond inside the temple has a very strong healing property. There is no evidence about the story behind this either. 

It is believed that the Pandava brothers visited Mahabalipuram during their exile, and at that time, they built the Pancha Rathas. Along with that, it is also believed that they only built the tiger cave. 

Overall, Tiger Caves is a very famous and holy place to visit. Here you can experience very beautiful carvings and rock formations. So along with going to different places to visit in Mahabalipuram, plan to visit the famous Tiger Caves temple also.