*Rock-cut Temple known as the Tiger Cave at Saluvankuppam, north of Mamallapuram, a photo by Alexander Rea, 1880's* (BL)

The vigorous design of the "Tiger Cave," in a modern photo

Source: http://www.tn.gov.in/dsvp/dtpphoto1/mamalla.htm
(downloaded Feb. 2005)

*A huge closeup of the mouth of the "Tiger Cave"

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ssujesh/102066797/
(downloaded Mar. 2007)

*Entrance, with rock-cut sculptures, to the Trimurti Cave Temple, Mamallapuram, a photo by Alexander Rea, 1880's* (BL)

The "Trimurti Cave"

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christlagat75fr/229260984/
(downloaded Mar. 2007)

A closer view of the lingam inside the Trimurti Cave

Source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/christlagat75fr/241879947/
(downloaded Mar. 2007)