The rock-cut cave Temple of Sri Kokarneswarar Brahandambal at Thirukokarnam is of Mahendraverma Pallava's period. The presiding deity is Kokarneswarar and His consort Brahadambal. Some later additions have also been made. The idols of Gangesa, Gangadhara, Saptha Kannikas are artistic creations of perennial value. An image of the saint Sadasiva Brahmendra is seen at the foot of a Bikula tree. The deity is the family deity of the Raja and in reverence of Brahadambal, coins called ‘Amman Kasu' were released by the king. The place is called Thirukkokarnam and is about 5 km from the railway station.

Thiruvarangulam Temple

A Big temple, which has been expanded down the ages, dedicated to Hara-tirthesvara and Brahadambal. The main shrine dates back to 12th century. A Nataraja bronze of superlative quality from this temple is now on display at the National Museum, New Delhi. This temple of Hara-tirthesvara and is held in high veneration by devotees far and near. There are a number of inscriptions here. There are a few mythological stories associated with this temple. Thiruvarangaulam is about 15 kilometers from Pudukkottai, which is well connected with Pdukkottai, Alangaudi, Pattukkottai, Peravurani and Karambakkudi by frequent bus services. Taxi facilities are available from Pudukkottai, Pattukkottai and Peravurani.

Thiruvengaivasal Temple

Thiruvengaivasal (‘sacred place of gate of the Tiger') is a well-Known and ancient place of worship. Mythological linked to Gokarnesvara temple of Thirugokarnam, the temple has both chola and Pandiya styled structures. The sculptures of Gnana Dakshina-moorthi and Yoga Dakshinanoorthi are iconographic interest. There are a number of important inscriptions here. Thiruvengaivasal is about 10 km from Pudukkottai town and 2 km from Pudukkottai - Trichy highway.

Vendanpatti

Vedanpatti is 40 km from Pudukkottai on the way to Ponnamaravathi. The Nandi known as Nei Nandi in the Arulmighu Chokkeswarar Temple is very well known. Though made of black granite, it now shines like marble due to frequent abishekam with pure ghee. Another interesting feature is the absence of flies and ants in spite of the Nandi being showered with pure ghee every day. A large number of devotees flock daily to this temple.

Vishnu Temple in Thirumayam

The Sathya-Moorthi temple is a highly venerated shrine and is regarded by local Vaishnavites to be second in sanctity only to the temple at Srirangam. It is called Adhi-rangam (‘original-rangam') and is claimed to be older than the temple at srirangam. Actually there are two Vishnu shrines. One is the cave temple and contains one of the most complete and the largest Ananthasayi groups in India, conforming, almost to the detail, to agamic specifications of Anantha-sayi. The other is a structural temple in which Vishnu is worshipped in the form of Sathya-moorthi. The rock-cut shrine is a natural cavern modified and enlarged into a cave temple with the tall facade pillars inserted. It may be ascribed to a date not latter than the first half of the 8th century. The fact that the celebrated Vaishnava saint, Thiru-mangai-azhvar, sang hymns in praise of the deity at Thirumayam Vishnu temple has enhanced its sancity.