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Kalugumalai Jain Beds
8th-century rock-cut Jain sculptures with around 150 niches depicting Gomateshwara, Parshvanatha and other Tirthankaras, carved during the reign of Pandyan king Parantaka Nedunjadaiya.
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Plan Kalugumalai Jain Beds
Typeheritage
Nearest baseKovilpatti
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree, adjacent to Vettuvan Koil (indicative — confirm on site)
Nearest town/baseKovilpatti
DistrictThoothukudi
Place typeheritage
Time neededAbout an hour.
8th-century rock-cut Jain sculptures with around 150 niches depicting Gomateshwara, Parshvanatha and other Tirthankaras, carved during the reign of Pandyan king Parantaka Nedunjadaiya.
Kalugumalai Jain Beds is planned from Kovilpatti, one of the travel bases in Thoothukudi district. Use Kovilpatti for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.
Visiting
Kalugumalai Jain Beds — at a glance
Timings9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site)
Best timeNov-Feb
Entry: Free, adjacent to Vettuvan Koil (indicative — confirm on site)
Getting here
How to reach Kalugumalai Jain Beds
Nearest railway Kovilpatti ~10 km; ~45 km from Thoothukudi
A short walk from Vettuvan Koil; visit both together to make the most of the trip.
Getting there
How to visit
- Base yourself in Kovilpatti or nearby in Thoothukudi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
- If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing
Best time
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
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When is the best time to visit Kalugumalai Jain Beds?
October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.
What are the entry fee and timings at Kalugumalai Jain Beds?
Entry: Free, adjacent to Vettuvan Koil (indicative — confirm on site). Timings: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (indicative — confirm on site). Fees and timings are indicative — confirm on site before you travel.
How do I reach Kalugumalai Jain Beds?
Base yourself in Kovilpatti or nearby in Thoothukudi, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
How much time do I need for Kalugumalai Jain Beds?
About an hour.
What else is near Kalugumalai Jain Beds?
Nearby you can pair Kalugasalamoorthy Temple, Kalugumalai (180 m), Vettuvan Koil, Kalugumalai (270 m), Shenbagavalli Poovananathar Temple, Kovilpatti (18.3 km), Umaru Pulavar Memorial, Ettayapuram (31.5 km).
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