Sikharagiriswara Temple stands at Kudumiyanmalai, about twenty kilometres from Pudukkottai, and is one of the stronger temple excursions in the district. The complex combines structural halls, rock-cut elements, and inscriptions, including material that makes it important to South Indian music history as well as architecture.
It rewards travellers who like temple details more than spectacle. Look for the pillared hall, the carved forms, and the way the shrine is tied to the rocky hill behind it. It is best visited with other Pudukkottai-area heritage sites, especially if you have your own transport.