The frescoes at Pulligoda were reported by Bell in 1897, a series of fragmentary remains of old paintings in a shallow cave shrine.

Nearby in the gorge carved by the Arpa River is the cave shrine of Jrovank.

High up the side of a beautiful limestone mountain, Tham Erawan is a large cave shrine, featuring a vast seated Buddha.

The cave shrine faces east and has three chambers.

Devotees from all over the country visit this cave shrine of Lord shiva the year around.

To the east of Grammichele a cave shrine of Demeter, with fine votive terracottas, has been discovered.

The remains of a cave shrine constructed by the Pallava ruler have been found at the spot where an Islamic dargah now stands.

Turn left at the bottom of the steps for the main shrine, and cross the bridge over the river to visit another cave shrine.

It is one of the most venerated cave shrines of Lord Shiva in the region.

By 1996, at least 160,000 people were visiting the cave shrine each pilgrimage season, which runs from mid-July to mid-August.