Thirucharanathumalai
| Thirucharanathumalai | |
|---|---|
  Location in Tamil Nadu, India | |
| Location | Kanyakumari, India |
| Coordinates | 8°07′30″N 77°33′54″E / 8.125°N 77.565°E |
Thirucharanathumalai (Tiruchchāraṇattumalai) is a hillock located in
Kanyakumari. Tiruchchāraṇattumalai, which means 'holy hill of the Chāraṇas', derives its name on account of its association with the Chāraṇas, a class of sages who had attained mastery over nature. It was originally a Jaina place of worship and assembly centre.[1]
On the top of the hill under a path that seems naturally hanging there in a temple with
Jain training centre for both males and females in those days.[2]
References
- ^ Desai, Pandurang Bhimarao (1957). Jainism in South India and Some Jaina Epigraphs. Gulabchand Hirachand Doshi [for] Jaina Saṁskṛti Saṁrakshaka Sangha.
- ^ "Bagawati Temple (Chitral)". Thrissur Circle, Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 23 March 2017.
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