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SITTANAVASAL CAVES

Madiyanallur, Pudukottai, Tamilnadu, India

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Located in the Sittanavasal village in Pudukottai district of Tamilnadu. Sittanavasal Caves are also known as Arivar Koli and date back to the 7th century. The monument is a rock-cut monastery or temple. Created by Jains, it is called the Arivar Koil and is a rock cut cave temple of the Arihants. It contains remnants of notable frescoes from the 7th century. The murals have been painted with vegetable and mineral dyes in black, green, yellow, orange, blue and white. Paintings have been created by applying colours over a thin wet surface of lime plaster.

Suggested time duration

4 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

November to May

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
  • Do not consume liquor and go in to the caves.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
 09:00 AM 05:30 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Illuppur Bus Stand
15.4 KM 9513508001
Vellanur Railway Station
13.6 KM 139
Tiruchirappalli International Airport
53 KM 07373774163

What to Carry

  • Carry Water Bottle and Snacks

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Facilities

Toilets

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Annavasal 4 KM

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SITTANAVASAL CAVES

Sittannavasal Rock-Cut Jain Temple, Madiyanallur, Tamil Nadu, India

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