Tuesday, April 04, 2006

Chittanavasal Fresco Paintings


Sittanvasal , 15 kms away from Pudukottai is a rock cut jain temple, international renowned for painting of 2000 years old. These were painted in fresco style with mineral colours. You will find paintings of lotus pond, lillies, fish, elephants and buffaloes. These paintings are comparable only to the paintings of Ajanta


How you go there ?
You get down to Pudukottai by road which are decent State Highways.
The nearest airport is Trichy, from there you may take a cab.

Time to Spend : 1 to 2 Hours
Time to reach from Trichy : 2 Hrs.
Expense : Rs. 5 for Indians and US$100 for Foreigners
Note : Cameras not allowed inside

You may find rare collections of archeology, anthropology, geology in a nearby Government museum in Pudukottai. This museum is open on all days except Fridays and second Saturdays.

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