Sholavandan — Travel Guide
Sholavandan is a panchayat town in Madurai district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is located on the left bank of the Vaigai River, sixteen miles north west of Madurai. It is one of 12 "town- panchayats" of Madurai district. This town appears in history from the Sangam period itself. A hillock in Anaipatti, a few kilometres from Sholavandan has a large cave: with hundreds of Jain beds with inscriptions carved in the Brahmi script. These are dated to 300 BCE. One of these inscriptions is stated to trace the origin of the name of the city Madurai. Some Jain beds around the village seem to have epigraph evidence of Sholavandan.In stone beds made by Jains, inscriptions have been found in the Tamil-Brahmi script.
The best time to visit October to March.
By Air
Nearest airport is Madurai Airport.
Sholavandan - 20 km away
By Train
You can easily get regular trains to Sholavandan from other major cities of the country.
Shopping in Sholavandan is an absolute delight. After a day of some fine sightseeing and other activities, it’s but natural to indulge in a little bit of shopping. Explore the shops and the markets of Sholavandan to find the most famous of its offerings. Buy souvenirs and other gifts for yourself and your friends and families – after all shopping in Sholavandan means splurging a little bit! Shopping in Sholavandan is the most important activ
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