Samanar Hills In Madurai

Samanar Hills

                    Located in Keelakuyilkudi village, Samanar Hills or Samanar Malai is one of the most beautiful places in Madurai. The amazing hill rock complex with caves boasts a wonderful blend of nature and history. The caves in the hills were occupied by Jain monks and Tamil Brahmins over 2000 years ago; you can see many inscriptions and carvings on the walls bearing testimony to this fact. The carvings throw light on the life of the monks and the rules they followed. A lotus temple on the premises is a major attraction here. Even though the place offers a delightful glimpse of the rich history of Southern India, it is counted among the unexplored places in Madurai.