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Melkudalur




Melkudalur is a Jain heritage center located near Gingee in Viluppuram District, Tamil Nadu. The place has a natural cave containing more than thirty-five stone berths. A raised platform in the middle of the cave is occupied by the chief monk. A Parshwanatha sculpture of the ninth century can be found on the northern side of the cave.


Updated on 27th September, 2005
District: Viluppuram

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