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Caves of Tamil Nadu

Introduction to Caves of Tamil Nadu :

Caves of Tamil Nadu Caves of Tamil Nadu is located near Madurai. The caves were mainly the example of old tradition and lifestyle. These caves are 1000 years old and all of them are the elaborate example of Jain shrines, culture and images. There are twenty-six caves in Anaimalai.

Location

The caves are located in and around the city Madurai and this city is well connected by all modes of transport. Rail, air and road are the main communications that make the city well networked with other parts of the country.

About Caves of Tamil Nadu

In the twenty-six caves the caves and its decorations. The inside decoration of the caves show the abode of monks who spent their time in meditation and yoga. There are wooden poles to support the caves and the thatched roof to save the caves from any natural disaster. The caves are regarded as one of the ancient stone monuments and the ancient Bramhi scripts can still be seen that depicts the culture of education and knowledge. The caves are the seat of Jainism from where Jainism spread in southern part of India.

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