The Elephanta Caves (180 56’ 20” N; 720 55’ 50” E), taluka Uran, district Raigad is located on island hills about 11 km north-east of the Apollo Bandar, Mumbai and 7 km from the shore of the mainland, approximately covering an area of 7 km in circumference. The island is named after a colossal elephant found in the island, […]
» Read moreBuddha Leni is situated at a distance of 9km from Central Bus Stand.These are three mountain peaks of Anjinagiri mountain ranges.These caves are 2000 years old.The engravings inside the gumpha are of Buddha .These historical caves created B.C.100 to 110 are located on a tableland on the Trivashmi Hill. Together, there are 29 caves and a training centre for Buddha […]
» Read moreThe Junnar hill, situated at a small place known as Junnar(birthplace of great Indian warrior Chhatrapati Shivaji) in Maharashtra homes a cluster of ancient Buddhist caves. Belonging to the period between 2nd century BCE to the 3rd century CE, the Junnar caves due to their construction and architecture, attract the tourists, Buddhists and archaeologists. The Junnar caves have been divided […]
» Read moreAjanta and Ellora are the pride of Maharashtra. The rock-cut caves of both these sites are world famous and illustrate the degree of skill and artistry that Indian craftsmen had achieved several hundred years ago. Ajanta dates from 100 B.C. while Ellora is younger by some 600 years. The village of Ajanta is in the Sahyadri hills, about 99 […]
» Read moreThe Mahakali Caves are located on a hill called Udaygiri Hill, in Andheri, the western suburb of Mumbai City. The Mahakali Caves, which were known as Kondivita Caves earlier, are a group of 19 rock-cuts caves, were built during the Buddhist period. It is a set of 19 rock-cut caves that was built between 1st century and 6th century. Carved […]
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