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Caves

Bedsa Caves

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:24 by admin

Bedsa Caves, is situated about 15 km south of Kamshet Railway Station, is one of the oldest caves in Maharashtra dating back to 60 BC

Bhaje Caves

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 14:13 by admin

Bhaje Caves situated at Malavali near lonavala. The Bhaje caves are amongst the oldest monasteries excavated by monks of the Hinayana order carved around 200 BC.

The Bhaja caves share the same set of architectural designs as Karla caves.There are 14 stupas, five inside and nine outside the caves. One of the caves has some fine sculptures. Near the last cave is a waterfall which, during the monsoon season, has water that falls into a small pool at the bottom

Karla Caves

Posted Thu, 07/02/2009 - 13:01 by admin

Karla Caves are approximately 40 km away from the city of Pune.The caves were built by the Buddhist monks who lived around the 3 rd and 2 nd century B.C. This is an intricate series of caves, which actually belonged to the Hinayana Buddhists and was built during the Satavahanas Dynasty . Beautiful as they are, the caves are a treat to watch specially, because of their artistic magnificence.

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