Melpadi, Tamilnadu, India
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
Suggested time duration
2.15 HoursCrowded Period
WeekendBest Season To Visit
June to NovemberDo's & Dont's
Architecture
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Day | Start Time | End Time | Adult Entry Fee | Child Entry Fee |
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All Days | 08:00 AM | 05:00 PM | Free | Free |
Transport Connections
Name | Distance | Contact Number |
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Vellore Bus Stand
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26.3 KM | 044-30986319 |
Katpadi Railway Station Junction |
28.9 KM | 0416-2642628 |
Vellore Airport
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54.2 KM | 09500575043 |
What to Carry
Carry Water Bottles & SnacksSuitable For
Parking
Parking is Available for 10 CarsNearest Town
Town Name | Distance |
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Vilapakkam | 3 KM |
Nearest Temples
A Chola period temple built by Parantaka Chola-I between 907-953 A.D
A Scar on Lingam and Nandi Facing opposite to Deity
Fort Temple built in middle of a water tank (called Agazhi in Tamil)
Ancient temple, a Parihara Sthalam, located in the heart of the Ambur town
To let sages worship the Celestial Gods, main shrine has no roof
This temple disappeared during 17th C.E and discovered back in 1998
It is the only monolithic rock-cut cave temple which is dedicated to Vishnu
The first place where Lord Vishnu tried stopping Saraswathi who was flowing as river Vegavathi
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Shiva Sthalams and 11th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu.
This is one of the 276 Devara Paadal Petra Sthalams and 12th Shiva Sthalam in Thondai Nadu
Nearest Attractions
The Gate is surrounded by remarkable hills like Ratnagiri, Jamadhi and Palamathi hills that attracts tourists.
Bagayam hill is a perfect destination for a great time with your dear ones
Referred as the Pearl Palace
Vellore Fort is one of the most massive forts built during its time and is considered as one of the unique forts in India.
Museum has Artifact Collection from about 8th c.e
The area is lush with trees, herbal plants and different varieties of Birds and Animals.
The enormous Mordhana Dam stands proud and powerful over the river 'Koundanyanadhi'.
Amirthi – The Forest, the Zoo and the Cascade
The Presence Of An Uncrowded Stainless Atmosphere
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