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Chitharal Jain Rock Cut Temple, Vellamcode, District - Kanniyakumari (T.N.)
Vellamcode, Kanniyakumari, TAMIL NADU
Temple History
Chitharal is located about 45 kilometers away from kanniyakumari. It is famous for the Rock-cut temple. Hillock at Chitharal has a cave containing Rock-cut sculptures of Thirthankaras and attendent deities carved inside and outside dating back to 9th Century A.D. King Mahendra Varman I was responsible for the Jainism influence in this region. These have been preserved by the Central Archeological Survey of India. It comes under Vellankode panchayat.
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Temple Timings
Morning Hours
Morning: 5:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Evening Hours
Evening: 5:30 PM - 8:30 PM
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How to Reach
By Train
Train: Kuzhithurai Railway Station (9 km)
By Air
Air: Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (53 km)
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