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Chapters
00:00 - Intro to Video
00:58 - Ascend to Samanar Hills
02:06 - Pechchipallam
02:26 - Madurai Top Locations View
05:12 - Nagamalai Pudukottai
06:09 - Approach to Top
10:02 - Outro
10:24 - Moments

I visited Samanar Hills, also known as Samanar Malai, is a historic rock‑hill site located about 10–12 km west of Madurai, near Vadivelkari/Keelakuyilkudi village in Tamil Nadu. This is very approachable near Nagamalai Pudukottai in madurai.

Location
Kilakuyilkudi, Tamil Nadu 625019
10–12 km west of Madurai city; accessible from Madurai Junction (9 km) and Madurai Airport (24 km)

Directions
https://www.google.com/maps/place/Sam...

Public Transport: Reach Nagamalai pudukottai bus stop from Kalavasal / Periyar Bus stand and take Auto.

Historical & Cultural Highlights

Samanar means “Jain monk,” and Malai means “hill” in Tamil. The hills were inhabited by Tamil Jain monks from around the 2nd century BCE up to medieval times.

The site contains rock-cut caves, flat stone beds where monks rested, and Tamil‑Brahmi and Vatteluttu inscriptions that mention practices such as sallekhana (fasting unto death).

Settipodavu: cave with a large 15‑ft Mahavira carving, accompanied by other Tirthankaras and Yakshi figures above the entrance.

Pechipallam: series of ~eight Jain reliefs, including Bahubali, Parshvanatha, Mahavira, and Yaksha/Yakshi, overlooking a lotus pond at the foothills
Inscriptions and additional carvings date up to the 9th to 12th centuries CE, some even in Kannada, indicating it may have housed a Jain monastic school (Madavi Perumpalli) with visitors from Shravanabelagola and Pandya royalty.

The site is officially designated as a protected monument by the Archaeological Survey of India.

What to Expect When Visiting

Scenic and serene: At the hill’s base, a lotus pond (Thamarai Kulam) and a small Karuppasamy (Ayyanar) temple served as prayer and rest spots.
Mild trek: Climbing involves ~300 steps and rocky terrain. Early morning or late afternoon visits are recommended to avoid heat and slippery slopes.

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