Samanar Malai, Madurai

Samar hills or Samanamalai is an exquisite spot, located 15 KM away from Madurai. A small hillock, it is home to caves and carvings, dating back to around 1 AD. The carvers here is believed to have been home to Jain monks about 2000 years ago. These hills have caves where Tamil Jains resided for over a long period of time.