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Top 12 Cave Temples in India!
Elephanta Caves, Mumbai
Elephanta Caves.. a complex of rock-cut cave temples in India located on Elephanta Island, 10 km from Mumbai city. The island is home to two groups of caves-the first with five Hindu caves and the second with two Buddhist caves.
Badami Caves, Karnataka
The beautiful complex of Badami Caves is located in Badami, Karnataka. These caves were built in the 6th century during the rule of the Chalukya Empire. There are a total of five caves in the complex. The famous Badami Cave Temples combine North Indian Nagara and South Dravidian styles of architecture.
Ajanta Caves, Aurangabad
Ajanta Caves are home to 30 rock-cut caves in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra. These rock-cut cave temples were built over 2000 years ago and till date, preserve the cultural heritage of the country. Ajanta Caves are considered to be one of the finest examples of Buddhist architecture
Mawsmai Caves, Meghalaya
Located 6 km from Cherrapunji, Mawsmai Caves are one of the most famous caves in India, located in the northeastern state of Meghalaya, home of clouds. These caves are famous for being the only caves that have a lot of light to allow tourists to explore their natural formations.
Bhimbetka Caves, Madhya Pradesh
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Bhimbetka Caves and Shelters are located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh. The caves take us back to the beginning of mankind through its rock paintings. This place exhibits the earliest traces of the human race in the Indian subcontinent. These caves and shelters are some of the Stone Age buildings dating back almost 30,000 years.
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Odisha
Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves are must-know caves for all history lovers. These caves are famous for providing an insight into India's rich past. These multi-tiered rock-cut caves depict the role of Jainism in the history of Orissa. These caves were specially built for the Jain monks on the orders of the great Jain king Kharavela.
Ellora Caves, Aurangabad
The Ellora Caves in Aurangabad are one of the largest rock-cut monastic complexes in the entire world. Ellora Caves, locally known as 'Verulless', are a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The complex consists of 34 caves of Hindu, Jain, and Buddhist cave temples. These cave temples were built in the 4th and 5th centuries AD.
Karla Caves, Lonavala, Maharashtra
The Karla Caves are famous rock-cut cave temples on the Pune-Mumbai highway in Maharashtra. Rock-cut cave temples in India are considered to be among the oldest caves containing early Buddhist temple art. These caves were built in AD. Built by Buddhist nuns in 100.
Pataleshwar Cave temple, Maharashtra
The 8th-century Pataleshwar Cave Temple is one of the most famous rock-cut cave temples in India. Located in the heart of Pune, the Pataleshwar Cave Temple is dedicated to Lord Pataleshwar (God of the Underworld) and Lord Shiva.
Dungeshwari Cave Temples, Bihar
Dungeshwari Caves popularly known as Mahakala Caves are located at a distance of 15 km from Buddha Gaya. These caves have immense religious significance as they are the place where Lord Buddha meditated before reaching Gaya. People who follow Buddhism and are looking for some peace of mind visit these caves for meditation.
Belum Caves, Andhra Pradesh
The second largest caves in India, Belum Caves are naturally formed caves that were discovered in the year 1884 by British surveyor Robert Bruce Foote. The famous Belum Caves are located in the Kurnool district of Andhra Pradesh. In 1988, a team of German archaeologists explored the caves and the caves were given protected status. The caves were opened for tourists in 2002.
Borra Caves, Andhra Pradesh
The Borra Caves located in the Anantagiri Hills are the main attraction in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Borra Caves are natural caves that are believed to originate from the Gostani River which flows through the caves. As the river flows through the limestone area, stalactite and stalagmite formations can be seen in the caves. These caves have religious significance as the cave houses a Shiva Lingam and the sacred Kamadhenu idol, which are considered highly sacred by the locals.
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