Chithannavasal/Sitthanavasal/Siddhanavasal Rock-Cut Jain hill - Jain temple in Madiyanallur - Pudukkottai, India

Wonderful ancient creation with arts and construction by Jains during 100th centuries. Painting were done by using natural colours and protecting the painting using natural preservation processes. Must see place, can enjoy and have wonderful experience with family and friends. Children can enjoy this mountain moments

Sittanavasal Caves: The Sittanavasal Caves are undeniably a significant piece of Indian history. The Sittanavasal Caves are where the monks from the eastern portion of India resided, according to a legend. In a monastery or temple dug out of the rock, Jainism was practiced nearby by the monks. Positive thinking and an austere lifestyle were the monks' guiding principles, much as the culture of Jainism suggests. The murals from the Sittanavasal Caves are the ideal example of variegated culture. History of Sittanavasal Caves and Sittanavasal Caves paintings: Sittanavasal Caves paintings are a spectacle for the eye. They are known as one of the best cave paintings of early medieval India. These paintings represent the Jain thoughts and ideologies on rock-cut architecture. Most Sittanavasal Caves paintings date back to the 9th century AD in the Pandyan period. The paintings include a pond with lotuses, bulls, elephants, apsaras(angels), and other gods. There are seventeen polished stone berths following each other in a row. These stones are of great importance as there are inscriptions in Brahmi scripts on them from the first century BC. There are ceiling paintings, called frescos that portray the Jainism culture in the area of Tamil Nadu. The Sittanavasal Caves are a fantastic representation of Budha's philosophy. The name Sittanavasal comes from "the home of superior saints." It is a 2nd-century Tamil Rama cave complex. From the first century till the tenth century AD, Sittanavasal Village showed signs of Jainism. It is also noted that the area was a pilgrimage site for the Jains during the era as it was found that the Jain stone was bedded on the top of the hill. The Sittanavasal Caves have a queue of seven polished stone berths, each with a raised section. The Brahmi Scripts inscription from the first century BC includes names of the monks such as Tittaicbaranan, Tirunillan, Tolakan Rattu Kadavulan, Tiruppuranan, and others.

Worth Visit at Pudukottai Location... Chitanavasal & Thirumayam Fort.. See Jain Beds At Rock, Pallava Paintings, Tamilnadu Park & Kids Play ground.. Many Places Closed.. 25 Entrance Jain Beds ku separate painting paka 25 Entrance separate. Poi Parunga Ancient History a Pakalam.. Go Buddy ..

Chithannavasal is a most visited Tourist Centre of Pudukottai District. In ancient days Jain Monks used to live in cave and hillocks so as to perform their ascetic life. They polished the hill for the purpose of poojas and penance in the open shelter. On the Eastern side of the sittannavasal hill have more than 17 beds . The rare Brahmi Tamil script inscriptions are found near the beds. The Jain Beds are collectively Know as Ezhadi pattam .A second century Jain temple in chithannavasal consisted of Mahavir statue on both sides of wall is considered as a 'Meditation Hall' or Arivar temple . The ceiling of the Arivar temple are full of Fresco herbal painting dates back to Mahendravarma pallava. These paintings are considered to be the next of Ajantha cave Paintings at Aurangabad. The cave temples are under the control of Archaeological survey of India. The surroundings of the Chithannavasal have unearthern burial pots. This pots are know as Muthumakkal Thazhi. After death the Jain monks are kept in the pot and buried in the Burial Ground.Miniature statue park, Children park , dancing fountain and boating jetty near the jain cave Temple are now created to attract visitors.

Must visit place. You might need 4-5 hours easily to cover place fully. Entrace is 10Rs per person and seperate charge for vehicle For cave paintings entrrace fee is 25Rs Very well maintained place.

This place is a treasure of civilization. There are 2 main locations _ a cave with paintings and Jain statues from 2nd century and another monument that is the Jain beds . You will be bowled over by the acoustics in a rock cut room wherein if you just breath out , sound of Om is so loud and resonates. Ticket price for these venues are Rs 25 each . The park and boating places next to these sites are under renovation . The guides explain the features and ancient writings Extremely well and don't even charge anything

The name is well known for the early murals painted with vegetable dyes , similar to the Ajantha caves. But this is only one cave with only a few patches of murals left . Most are destroyed . The few remaining patches are protected by ASI. Though in ruined state, what remains are stunning works of Art , with delicate lines, pleasing colours and graceful forms . The cave is dated to 7th century and has rock cut figures of Tirtankaras and Jain acharyas on the walls and murals on the ceiling and the pillars. Close to this painted cave , at higher elevation, are Jain Beds of more ancient dates . The region of Sittannavasal is also important for the prehistoric burials found around here. One such stone-circle is on the way to the Jain Cave . Caves are open from 10Am to 6 pm. The ASI staff is very helpful , sincere and informative.

One of the ancient India's landmark location. Jain monks 17 beds is an exceptional stone work with olden Tamil font. The rock cutting room with ohm sound is unbelievable. No matter where you are. Must visit this temple to feel the blessings of ancient siddhas and monks.