Yanaimalai, Archaeological hill with Jain caves in Madurai district, India
The Yanaimalai hill stretches for 3 kilometers and rises to 90 meters, containing rock-cut temples, Jain caves, and intricate stone sculptures in Tamil Nadu.
Tamil-Brahmi and Vattelettu inscriptions on the hill walls indicate the presence of Jain monks during the Pandyan Dynasty in the 8th century CE.
Two Hindu temples at the base include the Ladan cave temple dedicated to Muruga and the Yoga Narasimha temple dedicated to Vishnu.
The hill stands 10 kilometers from Mattuthavani Bus Stand in Madurai, making it accessible for visitors interested in exploring ancient Indian architecture.
Stone beds carved into the rock face of Yanaimalai served as resting spots for Jain monks who lived in the caves centuries ago.
Location: Tamil Nadu
GPS coordinates: 9.97083,78.19194
Latest update: March 20, 2025 01:22
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