Sculptures of Thirthankaras seen at Chitharal Jain Monument.

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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.

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Location: Chitharala,TamilNadu,India
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