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Introduction
Much of the charm of Tamil Nadu lies in the state’s rich store of culture and heritage that stems from her rich history. The culture and historical richness of Tamil Nadu is also reflected in the various monuments that are scattered all around this beautiful state. These include the various caves of Tamil Nadu, which are extremely beneficial to the social historians in tracing out the rich yet, varied history of Tamil Nadu. The predominant influences which have given rise to the caves of Tamil Nadu is religious, as most of the caves had been used by the monks in and around Tamil Nadu as places which were perfect for meditating in isolation.
The caves of Tamil Nadu are found in a number of districts of the state which include places like Tirunelveli, Madurai, Pudukottai, Periyar, Trichy, South Arcot and North Arcot. Among these Madurai is perhaps home to the largest number of these caves which form one of the most important tourist attractions of Tamil Nadu. As many as almost a hundred such caves have been discovered so far with high chances remaining of many more such discoveries in the future. Predominantly used by monks who had embraced the religion of Jainism, these caves are a treasure-chest of surprises for social historians as these contain some of the earliest lithic monuments of the region with Brahmi scripts that provide in-depth details of the social, religious as well as political happenings of as early as the 2nd century BC to 3rd or 4th century AD. These scriptures explain the origin and growth of Jainism in Tamil Nadu and are a must visit if you are planning a holiday in Tamil Nadu.
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