Sittanavasal
Chithannavasal is a very small village located around 60 miles from Trichy.You will be amazed by the fresco paintings on the walls and ceilings,which have been there for more than 1,000 years.
The sittanavasal cave complex which is also known as Arivar koil or sittanavasal and it is an important site in indian art and history.Before,it was called a housing monks monastery,which used to practice meditation,so it's now called a Jain monastery.It is located in Pudukkottai,Tamil Nadu and the complex of caves includes temples and paintings, which undoubtedly tell the tales of its existence and surroundings.
The paintings of sittanavasal are known for their stunning beauty and detailed artwork. Tirthankara’s, Yakshis and other Jain deities are among the main Jain topics they depict.The colourful and well-preserved frescoes that adorn the cave walls demonstrate the artistic prowess of the era.Sittanavasal Cave, which has a temple within its compound, is unquestionably a diamond when it comes to cave temples. Its archaeological elements, including lovely pictures on the wall and specific sculptures inside the enclosure, attest to this. You may gaze at its amazing setting on the Sittanavasal hill and explore its serene surroundings in addition to looking at its paintings and sculptures.
Because of the style of paintings seen inside the caves and on the walls, the entire area is a collection of rock caverns filled with ancient artwork. This area is known as the Ajantha of the South. Trichy and Pudukottai are on either side of Narthamalai and Sittanavasal.So in the conclusion, sittanavasal is a must-visit destination for history buffs, art lover, and spiritual seekers.