At a glance
Location & visiting
- Chitharal Jain Temple Entrance (row 10, same complex, separate Google Places listing for the entrance/approach)
- Timings are not always confirmed — the community can add verified hours in the notes below.
About this temple
Chitharal Jain Temple (Malaikovil) serves the Jain community of Chitharal, Kanyakumari district, a famous ancient rock-cut Jain cave temple (also called 'Malaikovil', meaning 'hill temple') dating to roughly the 9th century, carved into a granite hillock. It follows the Digambar tradition of Jainism.
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Review highlights
- MAJOR FIND: first Kanyakumari-district coverage in this workbook. The famous and very heavily-reviewed (3,316) Chitharal Jain Temple ('Malaikovil') - an ancient rock-cut cave shrine dating to roughly the 9th century CE, with carved Tirthankara reliefs, a well-known heritage and pilgrimage site in Tamil Nadu's southernmost district.
From publicly available Google Maps listings and reviews — please reconfirm by phone before travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chitharal Jain Temple (Malaikovil) Digambar or Shwetambar?
This is a Digambar temple.
What are the visiting timings?
Timings are not confirmed for this listing. We recommend calling ahead, or checking the community notes for a recent visitor’s report.
Is there a phone number for Chitharal Jain Temple (Malaikovil)?
No phone number is on file yet. A point of contact is not individually listed — visitors are advised to contact the temple or trust office directly.
Where exactly is Chitharal Jain Temple (Malaikovil) located?
Chitharal, Tamil Nadu 629151. Landmark: A famous ancient rock-cut Jain cave temple (also called 'Malaikovil', meaning 'hill temple') dating to roughly the 9th century, carved into a granite hillock.