1100 Year Old Jain temple!! | Chitharal Jain Temple | Kanyakumari, Tamil nadu
Chitharal Jain Temple is a famous Jain Temple. It is located in the Marthandam town of kanniyakumari district, Tamilnadu.
Chitharal is historically known as Thirucharanathupalli the abode of Jain monks belonging to Digambara sect.
It is famous for the hillock which has a cave containing rock-cut sculptures of Thirthankaras and attendant deities carved inside and outside dating back to the 9th century.
Jain influence in this region was due to the King Mahendra Verman-I (610-640). It was converted into a Bagavathy Temple in the 13th Century AD.
Chitharal hills are locally called Chokkanthoongi Hills. Now this place is famous for hillock. The temple is a protected monument under Archeological Survey of India (ASI).
Amongst several exquisite rock-cut sculptures found in this cave is the prominent one is an image of Goddess Shri Dharmadevi. The cave was converted into a goddess temple during the 13th century.
Another main attraction at the top hill is two large rocks facing each other, and one can explore whole beauty of the foot through the small window created by these rocks.
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Chitharal Jain Rock Temple
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil (literally Temple on the Hill), Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwathi Temple, Chitral; are situated on the Thiruchanattu Malai (Thiruchanattu hillocks) near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Chitharal hills are locally known as Chokkanthoongi Hills.
There are two monuments. The earlier rock-cut Jain structure of beads with inscriptions and drip-ledges is the earliest Jain monument in the southernmost part of India which was from first century BC to sixth century AD.[2]
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1200 year old Jaina hill temple ( chitharal jain temple)
The monuments are located in the small village of Chitharal, Tamil Nadu, which lies 7 km from Marthandam and 55 km from Kanyakumari.
Chitharal is historically known as Thirucharanathupalli – the abode of Jain monks belonging to the Digambara sect. It is famous for the hillock which has a cave containing rock-cut sculptures of Thirthankaras and attendant deities carved inside and outside dating back to the 9th century.[1][2] Among the rock-cut relief sculptures is a figure of the goddess Dharmadevi.[3] Jain influence in this region was due to the King Mahendravarman I (610-640).
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Chitharal jain temple situated in kanyakumari district Tamilnadu state.Its around 7 km from Marthandam. 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
The Jain Temple is situated at the top most peak of the hill, and a flight of carved out rock stared path leads the way.
The climb is definitely a buzzkill but totally worth it once you reach the top.
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Chitharal Malaikovil-1200+ YEARS OLD CHITHARAL JAIN TEMPLE
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil (literally Temple on the Hill), Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwathi Temple, Chitral; are situated on the Thiruchanattu Malai (Thiruchanattu hillocks) near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Chitharal hills are locally known as Chokkanthoongi Hills
Location Marthandam, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu
Date established 1st century BCE to 6th century AD
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The Chitharal Jain monuments also known as Chitharal malai kovil (literally Temple on the Hill), chitharal cave temple or bhagavathi temple chitharal are situated on the Thiruchanattu Malai (Thiruchanattu hillocks) near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Chitharal hills are locally known as Chokkanthoongi Hills.
Chitharal Jain Monuments [ Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu,India ]
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; Also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil, Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwati Temple, Chitral; Are located on the Thiruchanattu Malai near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple monuments were likely built by Digambara Jains in the ninth century when the region was under influence of Jainism.
The Travancore Archaeological Series says that Tiruchcharanattu malai, the name of the hills, means the hill of the Charanas. Charanas means Jain ascetics which were living on the hills. The votive images on the rock with inscription under each of it names an ascetic or person who carved it. carvings date back to the 9th century and are considered archaeologically significant. Amongst several exquisite rock-cut sculptures found in the cave, the prominent one is an image of Goddess Dharmadevi. The cave was converted into a goddess temple during the 13th century. At present, the Archaeological Survey of India has included it in the list of protected monuments.
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Visit to Chitharal Jain Monument | Hill Temple | Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu | Travel VLog
The Chitharal Jain Monuments are the ruins of a Jain training centre from the 9th century CE, on a small hill in Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. Chitharal is historically known as Thirucharanathupalli – the abode of Jain monks belonging to the Digambara sect. It is famous for the hillock which has a cave containing rock-cut sculptures of Thirthankaras and attendant deities carved inside and outside dating back to the 9th century. Among the rock-cut relief sculptures is a figure of the goddess Dharmadevi.
The Jain influence in this region was due to the Jain Tamil King Mahendra Verman-I (610-640). These temples of Jain Deities' were considered to be built in 9th century AD.
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Chitharal Jain Monuments [ Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu,India ]
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; Also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil, Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwati Temple, Chitral; Are located on the Thiruchanattu Malai near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple monuments were likely built by Digambara Jains in the ninth century when the region was under influence of Jainism.
The Travancore Archaeological Series says that Tiruchcharanattu malai, the name of the hills, means the hill of the Charanas. Charanas means Jain ascetics which were living on the hills. The votive images on the rock with inscription under each of it names an ascetic or person who carved it. carvings date back to the 9th century and are considered archaeologically significant. Amongst several exquisite rock-cut sculptures found in the cave, the prominent one is an image of Goddess Dharmadevi. The cave was converted into a goddess temple during the 13th century. At present, the Archaeological Survey of India has included it in the list of protected monuments.
Chitharal Jain Monuments [ Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu,India ]
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; Also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil, Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwati Temple, Chitral; Are located on the Thiruchanattu Malai near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple monuments were likely built by Digambara Jains in the ninth century when the region was under influence of Jainism.
The Travancore Archaeological Series says that Tiruchcharanattu malai, the name of the hills, means the hill of the Charanas. Charanas means Jain ascetics which were living on the hills. The votive images on the rock with inscription under each of it names an ascetic or person who carved it. carvings date back to the 9th century and are considered archaeologically significant. Amongst several exquisite rock-cut sculptures found in the cave, the prominent one is an image of Goddess Dharmadevi. The cave was converted into a goddess temple during the 13th century. At present, the Archaeological Survey of India has included it in the list of protected monuments.
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#Chitharal jain temple situated in kanyakumari district Tamilnadu state.Its around 7 km from Marthandam. 50 km from Thiruvananthapuram.
The Jain Temple is situated at the top most peak of the hill, and a flight of carved out rock stared path leads the way.
The climb is definitely a buzzkill but totally worth it once you reach the top.
The entire video is shot on Iphone without any gimbal or tripod so please excuse the shake .
we hope you all enjoy this video.
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The Chitharal Jain Monuments; also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil (literally Temple on the Hill), Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwathi Temple, Chitral; are situated on the Thiruchanattu Malai (Thiruchanattu hillocks) near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. Chitharal hills are locally known as Chokkanthoongi Hills.
There are two monuments. The earlier rock-cut Jain structure of beads with inscriptions and drip-ledges is the earliest Jain monument in the southernmost part of India which was from first century BC to sixth century AD.
A natural cavern formed by overhanging rock has a bas-relief sculptures of Jain Tirthankaras which were carved in later phase. The relief of Parshwanatha and Padmavati is standing figures canopied by multi-hooded cobra and with attendant figures of Yaksha. The figures seated in ardha-padmasana pose in each niches with three tiered parasol is that of other Tirthankaras (possibly of all Tithankaras). there are three standing figures of Tirthankara in on of the left corner. The central niche has a figure of Mahavira with three tiered parasol, chhatratrayi chaitya with a tree above it and attendant figures. There is another female figure of Ambika in a niche next to it. It has attendant figures including two children and a lion mount. All major niches has flying figures of Vidyadharas or worshippers. Each of this figures has a short inscription below the seat mentioning a name of donor and place in Vatteluthu Tamil script. Based on these inscription, it is known that the site was under control of Jains at least till middle of thirteenth century.
The temple monuments were likely built by Digambara Jains in the ninth century when the region was under influence of Jainism.Jain influence in this region was due to the King Mahendravarman I (610-640).
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The Chitharal Jain Monuments are situated on the Thiruchanattu Malai near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India.
Chitharal hills are locally known as Chokkanthoongi Hills.
The place simply blows your mind with serenity. The temple is quite simple in architecture but has its own set of unique inscriptions.
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Chitharal Jain Monuments [ Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu,India ]
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; Also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil, Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwati Temple, Chitral; Are located on the Thiruchanattu Malai near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple monuments were likely built by Digambara Jains in the ninth century when the region was under influence of Jainism.
The Travancore Archaeological Series says that Tiruchcharanattu malai, the name of the hills, means the hill of the Charanas. Charanas means Jain ascetics which were living on the hills. The votive images on the rock with inscription under each of it names an ascetic or person who carved it. carvings date back to the 9th century and are considered archaeologically significant. Amongst several exquisite rock-cut sculptures found in the cave, the prominent one is an image of Goddess Dharmadevi. The cave was converted into a goddess temple during the 13th century. At present, the Archaeological Survey of India has included it in the list of protected monuments.
Chitharal Jain Monuments [ Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu,India ]
The Chitharal Jain Monuments; Also known as Chitharal Malai Kovil, Chitharal Cave Temple or Bhagwati Temple, Chitral; Are located on the Thiruchanattu Malai near Chitharal village, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu, India. The temple monuments were likely built by Digambara Jains in the ninth century when the region was under influence of Jainism.
The Travancore Archaeological Series says that Tiruchcharanattu malai, the name of the hills, means the hill of the Charanas. Charanas means Jain ascetics which were living on the hills. The votive images on the rock with inscription under each of it names an ascetic or person who carved it. carvings date back to the 9th century and are considered archaeologically significant. Amongst several exquisite rock-cut sculptures found in the cave, the prominent one is an image of Goddess Dharmadevi. The cave was converted into a goddess temple during the 13th century. At present, the Archaeological Survey of India has included it in the list of protected monuments.
At the historical Chitharal Rock Jain Temple, an unexplored beauty near TRIVANDRUM.
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Kerala is abundant in not just nature's beauty, but also historical structures and temples. The Chitharal Rock Jain Temple is one such a spot, exuding historical relevance and shedding light on various aspects of Jainism. At Anuyathra, I take you through this exotic historic location and share my insights on the place. The episode will not just be a treat for lovers of history, but for all those viewers who would like to see something different and exciting! Watch on..
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