Explore the Map
Devankuruchi
9.7262° N, 77.8382° E
About
Devankurichi is an archaeology site located near to T.Kallupatti and 40 km far from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. Devankurichi is a small village on the road towards Peraiyur. The Devankurichi hill is a symbol of spirituality as one can see it while driving closer to T.Kallupatti. Many people throng the Agneeswaran Temple of Devankurichi for doing the last rites of those who are dead and so its equated to Kasi.
Historical Timeline
Journey through time and discover key events in this site's history
Earliest habitation
c. 6,000 years ago
Megalithic artefacts
c. 2,000 years ago
Temple construction (later Pandya period)
later Pandya period (12–13 CE)
Pandya inscriptions recording donations
1216–1238 CE
Archaeological excavation
1976–1977
Archaeological Features
Unique architectural and cultural elements found at this historical site
Burial and Funerary Structures
Religious and Ritual Structures
Artistic and Decorative Features
Domestic and Habitation Structures
Frequently Asked Questions
Plan Your Visit
Tours, travel arrangements, and practical information
More Sites in India
Dihar
Chalcolithic village site and twin temples, West Bengal
Bangarh
Ancient city in West Bengal, India
Mallikarjuna Temple, Srisailam
Hindu temple complex in Andhra Pradesh, India
Loteshwar
Indus Valley archaeological site, Mesolithic–Chalcolithic Gujarat
Keezhadi excavation site
Sangam-period settlement in Tamil Nadu, 6th–3rd century BCE
Kupgal petroglyphs
Neolithic petroglyphs and rock gongs, Karnataka, India