Akkana Madanna Caves

Akkana Madanna cave temple is a rock-cut cave temple in Vijayawada of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is situated at the foothill of the Indrakeeladri temple known for Kanaka Durga Temple. It is one of the centrally protected monuments of national importance.[1] It was built in the 17th century, though the caves themselves date from the 6th and 7th centuries. There is another cave nearby which is dated from the 2nd century BC. The Trimurti of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva is hosted there.

Akkana Madanna cave temple
Akkana Madanna caves
Geographic coordinates of cave
LocationVijayawada, Andhra Pradesh,  India
Coordinates16°30′49.5″N 80°36′23.7″E
Discovery6th and 7th centuries
  • View of the pillars and Ganesh which were carved out of a single giant rock.
  • Rocks at Akkanna Madanna Caves in Vijayawada
  • Akkanna Madanna Rock cut Caves at Foot hill of Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada

See also

References
  1. "Centrally Protected Monuments". Archeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 26 June 2017. Retrieved 27 May 2017.


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