Chitharal Rock Jain Temple
Chitharal Jain monuments:A unique experience:
Come immerse yourself in the artistic magnificence of these ancient Jain temples, which are famous for their intricately carved Jain Tirthankara figures. These monuments were built by King Mahendra Varman I of the Digambara sect. Other eye-catching characteristics include the artistically crafted monsters from Hindu mythology. Visitors will be amazed when they see the sculpted figurines of Parshavanath and Adishesha. Another thing that will pique your interest is the carving of Goddess Durga with 100 arms.
About Chitharal Jain Monuments:
Do you know that these monuments appear prominently on every list of top Kanyakumari tourist attractions? These Jain monuments, located in the village of Chitharal, draw Jain monks from throughout the country. This is why they are referred to as Jain monks' abodes or homes. In the ninth century, Digambara Jain monks lived in these decaying caverns for tutelage.
These monuments are well-known for the hill that has a cave temple with beautiful rock-cut carvings. The deity reigning here is Bali Peetham, and animal sacrifices were prevalent in ancient times. That is why there is a special area inside the temple reserved for sacrificial procedures.
Legend:
According to legend, as Jainism declined, Chandragupta Maurya and a Jain hermit named Badrabhahu arrived in Sravanabelagola in 298 BC, and it was during this time that their disciples arrived at Chitharal to preach their faith and meditated on the hill.
More about the location:
The nine stone inscriptions are the most prominent feature of the site. These inscriptions, which date back to the ninth century AD, are in Sanskrit, Tamil, Vattezheutthu, and Malayalam. According to an inscription in Tamil, Bhagvati, a Hindu monarch from the 13th century, converted the cave into a shrine. As a result, it stands out as a key feature in Kanyakumari vacation packages.
