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PANCHA PANDAVA MALAI ANCIENT JAIN CAVES

Melpadi, Tamilnadu, India

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Pancha Pandava Malai Jain Caves is an ancient Jain Caves located on Pancha Pandava Malai hillock near Vilapakkam Town in Vellore District of Tamilnadu. The name Pancha Pandava Malai is associated with Pandavas from Mahabharata. It is one of the largest cave excavations among the Mahendra style caves. The hilly area was a flourishing Jain center during the early medieval period as it is evident from the rock cut cave temple, natural caverns with Jaina figures and inscriptions. The rock cut cave temple is a large excavation on the eastern lace of the huge hill.

Interesting Facts

  • This hill is referred as Tiruppanmalai and there are references of a figure of Yakshi, Naganadi and a Jain Thirthankara.
  • The figure of Yakshi is carved on a large rock face near a pool of water. Yakshi is shown sitting under a tree with one leg on the ground and one leg bent on the seat holding a chauri (fan).
  • There are four figures around Yakshi, There is a Jain Tirthankara figure on the top of the rock face shown seated in Yogasana.
  • On southern face of the same rock we see two carved figures, one of naked male figure and an animal.

Suggested time duration

2.15 Hours

Crowded Period

Weekend

Best Season To Visit

June to November

Do's & Dont's

  • Do not enter restricted zone, which is meant for your safety
  • Do not consume liquor and go in to the caves.

Architecture

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Timings

Day Start Time End Time Adult Entry Fee Child Entry Fee
All Days
08:00 AM 05:00 PM Free Free

Transport Connections

Name Distance Contact Number
Vellore Bus Stand
26.3 KM 044-30986319
Katpadi Railway Station Junction
28.9 KM 0416-2642628
Vellore Airport
54.2 KM 09500575043

What to Carry

Carry Water Bottles & Snacks

Suitable For

Adults Elderly Children

Parking

Parking is Available for 10 Cars

Nearest Town

Town Name Distance
Vilapakkam 3 KM

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PANCHA PANDAVA MALAI ANCIENT JAIN CAVES

Ancient Jain Caves, Melpadi, Tamil Nadu, India

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