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Vettuvan Koil

Rock-CutAsia

Incomplete 8th-9th century rock-cut temple in Tamil Nadu, carved top-down from a single granite hill. Often called the 'Kailasa Temple Prototype' for its similar excavation technique. Abandoned before completion. Mystery remains why.

9.0833°, 77.7333°

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