Chitharal Jain Temple...
Way to Chitharal Temple
5 km from Marthandam and then 2.5 km from Attoor.
Chitharal is a village situated about 4 km north east of Kuzhithurai in Kanyakumari District.
Temple pond
At the side of the pond
At Chitharal temple
Temple view
It was built in 9th century AD. It is historically known as Thiruchiranathupalli.
This is a centrally protected monument under Archeological Survey of India.
Jain influence here was due to the King Mahendravarman, a Pallava King.
A view from the top of the temple rock
At the rock on the side of the temple
5 km from Marthandam and then 2.5 km from Attoor.
Chitharal is a village situated about 4 km north east of Kuzhithurai in Kanyakumari District.
It was built in 9th century AD. It is historically known as Thiruchiranathupalli.
This is a centrally protected monument under Archeological Survey of India.
Jain influence here was due to the King Mahendravarman, a Pallava King.
