Burial cave Kandanassery

Important Laterite RockCutcaves in Kerala

• Ø Eyyal, Porkkulam, Kattakampal, Kakkad, Kandanasseri, Anakkara and Sukapuram.
• Ø Category: two types 1)single chambered, 2)multi chambered.

 1) Kattakampal burial ground

2) Burial cave at Kakkad

3) Burial cave Kandanassery

• Location:
• 2km south of Ariyannur, Near Kunnamkulam

• Features
• Entrance: – recessed opening inclined towards east
• Chamber: –    hemispherical dome and parabolic floor
• Single chambered
• A circular opening on the ceiling of the cave (diameter 70cm)
• Average Height: – 1.5 m from the floor
• Benches on three sides with three legs cut out of the rock.
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