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Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai
A natural cavern known as Andar-madam on Tenimalai hill, used by Jain ascetics, bearing a Tirthankara relief figure carved on a large boulder. Two early inscriptions survive, one below the image and another on a nearby boulder. It is part of the dense scatter of Jain vestiges that made Pudukkottai a major Jain centre for over a millennium.
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Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai
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Typeheritage
Nearest baseTenimalai
DistrictPudukkottai
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai is planned from Tenimalai, one of the travel bases in Pudukkottai district. Use Tenimalai for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Tenimalai or nearby in Pudukkottai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
Weather in Andar Madam Jain Cavern, TenimalaiSeasonal guide
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Today at Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai
Sunrise6:06 am
Sunset6:26 pm
Golden hour best light5:26 pm–6:26 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:26 pm–6:51 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 279°
Moon tonight🌖 Waning gibbous · 83%
South-west monsoon. June to September is the south-west monsoon in Tamil Nadu. Expect heavy showers, mostly in bursts rather than all day — carry rain cover, allow extra time for getting around, and note that ferries and open-air sites are the first things affected.
Sun and moon are calculated for this location and shown in IST. Photography windows are the hour around sunrise and sunset; the sunset bearing is degrees clockwise from true north. Moon phase is accurate to about half a day.
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Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai — at a glance
TimingsOpen daily during daylight hours
Best timeNovember to February
Entry: Free
Getting here
How to reach Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai
~25 km from Pudukkottai; Pudukkottai railway station ~25 km; Tiruchirappalli (TRZ) airport ~55 km
Getting around Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai
We have not assessed physical access at this place yet. Across India, step-free routes, handrails and accessible toilets are the exception rather than the rule, and pavements are often interrupted — if step-free access matters to you, contact the site or a local operator before committing to the trip.
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Nearby
What’s near Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai
templeSikhanathaswamy Temple & Musical Inscription, Kudumiyanmalai 11.2 km · ~19 min by cab · straight line
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Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai — frequently asked
When is the best time to visit Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai?
Entry: Free. Timings: Open daily during daylight hours.
How do I reach Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai?
Base yourself in Tenimalai or nearby in Pudukkottai, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai?
About an hour.
What else is near Andar Madam Jain Cavern, Tenimalai?
Nearby you can pair Sikhanathaswamy Temple & Musical Inscription, Kudumiyanmalai (11.2 km), Nei Nandeeswarar Temple (12.9 km), Vijayalaya Choleeswaram, Narthamalai (19.5 km), Sittanavasal Cave (Arivar Koil) (19.7 km).
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