Chitharal Jain Caves
Chitharal Jain Caves
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| Bus Terminal | Route No. | Via |
| Nagercoil Vadassery Bus Terminal | ||
| Nagercoil Anna Bus Terminal | ||
| Kanniyakumari Bus Terminal | ||
| Marthandam Bus Terminal | 86A | Gnaranvilai Thickurichy |
| Kalliyakkavilai Bus Terminal |
📖 Description:
Chitharal Jain monuments are located in a small Village situated 7 kms. from Marthandam and 55 kms. from Kanniyakumari earlier known as Thirucharanthupalli was the abode of Jain monks belonging to digambara sect. There Is a hellock, which has a cave, rock-cut sculptures of Thirthankaras carved inside and outside which dates back to 9th century.
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