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Thirucharanathumalai

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Thirucharanathumalai (Tiruchchāraṇattumalai) is a hillock located in Chitharal village from Marthandam, and from Kanyakumari. Tiruchchāraṇattumalai, which means 'holy hill of the Chāraṇas', derives its name on account of its association with the Chāraṇas, a class of sages who had attained mastery over nature. It was originally a Jaina place of worship and assembly centre. Read more on Wikipedia

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