Tirumalai, Ancient Jain temple complex in Tiruvannamalai district, India
The Tirumalai monument incorporates three Jain caves, two temples, and multiple rock-cut sanctuaries carved into the hillside of Tamil Nadu.
In 1024 CE, an inscription detailed the conquests of Rajendra Chola I and recorded his donations to the Kunthavai Jinalaya temple at Tirumalai.
The caves contain numerous wall paintings from the 15th to 17th centuries depicting Jain narratives, celestial beings, and geometric patterns.
The site lies 18 kilometers northeast of Polur town, with local guides available to explain the historical significance of the temples and caves.
The temple houses a 4.95-meter-tall sculpture of Tirthankara Neminatha, making it the largest Jain figure in Tamil Nadu.
Location: Tiruvannamalai district
GPS coordinates: 12.22000,79.07000
Latest update: May 17, 2025 10:37
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