(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has recently discovered remains of the Subrahmanya Temple adjacent to the Tiger Cave, Salahvan Kuppam, Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu belonging to the Pallava period ; and
(b) if so, the details thereof ?
(a) whether the Archaeological Survey of India has recently discovered remains of the Subrahmanya Temple adjacent to the Tiger Cave, Salahvan Kuppam, Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu belonging to the Pallava period ; and
(b) if so, the details thereof ?
MINISTER FOR INFORMATION & BROADCASTING AND CULTURE( SHRI S. JAIPAL REDDY )
(a) and ( (b) Yes, Sir. The Archaeological Survey of India has recently discovered remains of the Subramania Temple adjacent to the Tiger Cave, Salauvankuppam, Mamallapuram ( Tamil Nadu ) . the temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, ardhamandappa and mahamandapa. The discovery also includes two pillar inscriptions of the Pallava period dating back to 8th – 9th century AD , and another inscription datable to middle of 10th century AD.