Trip to Visit Sithannavasal and Pudukkottai from Tiruchirappalli

Trip to Visit Sithannavasal and Pudukkottai from Tiruchirappalli

One of the most significant tourist place for historical paintings.  The history of these Sithannavasal caves dates back to around 2nd century BC and according to experts, this was the place where the great Jain monks and sidhhars resided.

 Sithannavasal means “abode of the great saints” in Sanskrit language. The hill on which the Sithannavasal cave temple is situated is 70m tall there are many Jain monuments located those are visual delights for you.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Kudumiyanmalai Temple, Pudukkottai India

The cave temples situated here are the testimony for the ancient art and culture. There is siva temple on a hill lock dedicated to Sikkanatheeswarer and life size sculpture were surrounded by this temple. There are more than 100 inscriptions with a highlight of an inscription expressing the gramatical notes of Karnatic music. 

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Sittannavasal, Pudukkottai India

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. Paintings of a royal couple and a lotus tank with marine creatures are notable fresco paintings. 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 Entrance fees for cave temple and jain Bed

Indian Rs.5/-

Foreigner 2 US Dollars (Rs 100/-)

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Brahadambal Temple, Palaniappa Nagar, Pudukkottai India

A rock cut cave temple situated in the heart of the city built by Mahendravarma pallava is Known as Kokaraneeswarer temple. Lord Siva (Kokaraneeswarer) and Lord sakthi (Pragadambal ) are the main deity of this temple . The later additions were made by Pandyas, Cholas and Thondaman Dynasty and become a great structure of temple

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Government Museum in Pudukkottai, Thirugokarnam, Pudukkottai Thanjavur 613 007 India

A museum has been initiated by the state Government on 1910 AD with the antiquity of History, Geology, Zoology, Archaeology,Anthorapalogy and sculptures. The rare materials like war fares, copper materials, sword, coins, musical instruments and paintings are exhibited here for vision. The materials expose the life and times of ancient people and their culture.

Entrance Ticket

Adult Rs. 5/- Per head

Child Rs.3/- Per head

Working days

On all days between 9.00 am to 5.00pm except Friday and National Holidays


Duration: 30 minutes