Varaha Cave Temple

Varaha cave temple or Adivaraha temple serves as the testimony for the Pallava’s patronage towards architecture. Varaha temple is known for four extremely beautiful and delicate carvings of Lord Vishnu, Goddess Gajalakshmi, Lord Trivikama (the fifth avatar of Lord Vishnu) and Goddess Durga. The most prominent sculpture is of Lord Vishnu’s incarnation as a Varaha (boar), who is lifting Bhudevi (Mother Earth) out of the ocean to rescue her.
BEST TIME TO VISIT:
Recommended – October to March (pleasant weather).
Not recommended – June and September (high temperature and heavy rainfall)
HOW TO REACH: 0.5 km from Mahabalipuram Bus Station
WHEN TO VISIT: 6AM TO 6PM
FARE: INR 10 – Indians (free for children below 15 years)
   INR 250 – Foreigners