What is Madavoorpara?
{{Infobox settlement | official_name = Madavoorpara Ancient Rock Cut Shiva Temple and Park | native_name = Madavoorpara | native_name_lang = Malayalam | image_skyline = Hilltop view of Trivandrum city.jpg | caption = Hilltop view of Trivandrum city | area_total_acre = 22 | elevation_ft = 1800 | population_urban = 13881 | area_code = 695584 | translit_lang1_info1 = Malayalam }} '''Madavoorpara''' is a major tourist attraction at Kaattayikonam in the [[Thiruvananthapuram]] city, the state capital of [[Kerala]]. It is a lesser-known destination in the city and one of the hang out places for the people nearby, known for its rock-cut Shiva Temple and the Bamboo Bridge. It stands 1800 feet above sea level and holds various archaeological and historical significances. The highest point gives a beautiful view of Thiruvananthapuram city along with the Arabian Sea and it was opened for visitors on 20th October 2016. <ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.keralatourism.org/kerala-article/2018/madavoorpara/730 | title=Madavoorpara and the cave Temple in Thiruvananthapuram &#124; A one day trip in Trivandrum }}</ref> ==History of Rock-Cut Temple== Madavoorpara Shiva Temple, the most important attribute of the view point, dates back to the 9th century CE and is known for its architecture, as it was carved from a single rock. It is in the lowest part of the viewpoint.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.newindianexpress.com/cities/thiruvananthapuram/2019/may/17/madavoorpara-this-8th-century-siva-temple-is-a-must-visit-1977873.html | title=Madavoorpara: This 8th century Siva temple is a must visit }}</ref> The cave temple is open from 6am to 10 am and from 5pm to pm everyday, maintaining its rituals and religious festivities regularly. It is also one of the rarest rock-cut temples in the state. On the pillars of the temple, an ancient [[Malayalam]] script, na