Malayadippatti is noteworthy for its two rock-cut temples. One is dedicated
to Siva and the other to Vishnu. Similarly one can also find twin rock-cut temples,
one dedicated to Lord Siva and the other to Lord Vishnu, in
Thirumayam in this
district.
The two shrines are hewn out of the same rock. These twin temples are ascribable
to the later half of the 8th or the early half of the 9th centuries.
The Siva temple is older and contains the sculptures of Mahishasura-mardini
(மகிஷாசுர மர்தினி) and the Sapta-matrika (சப்தகன்னியர்) relief sculptures, which
are impressive and noteworthy. There are painting on the walls and ceiling of
the Vishnu shrine.
Also there are some prehistoric burial sites near to Malayadippatti.
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