Chitharal Jain Temple
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. It was converted into Bagavathy Temple in the 13th Century A.D. Cars and Vans can go upto the foot of the hill. One has to walk for about 10 minutes to reach the temple.
| Address | : | Vellamcode, Tamil Nadu 629151 |
|---|---|---|
| State | : | Tamil Nadu |
| District | : | Kanyakumari |
| Location | : | Marthandam |
| Landmark | : | Vellamcode |
| Average time for visit | : | 1 hour |
| Visiting time | : | 08:00 am to 04:00 pm |
| Nearest Bus Station | : | Marthandam |
| Nearest Airport | : | Trivandrum International Airport Contact Number - +91 471 2702600 |
| Nearest Police Station | : | Marthandam Contact Number - +91 4651 270028 |
| Nearest Tourist Department | : | Kanyakumari Tourism Information Centre Contact Number - +91 4652 246276. |
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