At a distance of 40 Kms from Chidambaram, the Sillappathikara Artwork Gallery is located in Poompuhar city.
The ‘Magara Thoranavayil’ on the entrance of the Artwork Gallery at a top of 22.5 ft imparts an imposing and delightful look to the entire construction. It has been designed on the sample of Magara Thorana Vayil, present in Suruli Malai Mangala Devi Koil. There may be additionally an anklet formed tank within the Artwork-Gallery. On this facet of this tank are put in the statues of Kannagi and Madavi.
Scenes from Sillappathikaram, the Epic of the land have been given vigorous shapes in stones on the partitions of the Gallery. These sculptures carved by the sculptors of Mamallapuram Artwork School stay the treasure home of Tamil Tradition.
Timings: 8.30 AM to eight.30 PM. Entrance Price – Grownup: Rs 3 & Baby: Rs 2.
