Karla caves

The Karla Caves or Karle Caves or Karla Cells are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines located in Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The shrines were developed over the period – from the 2nd century BC to the 5th century AD. The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BC, having arisen near a major ancient trade route, running eastward from the Arabian Sea into the Deccan. Karli’s location in Maharashtra places it in a region that marks the division between North India and South India. Buddhists, having become identified with commerce and manufacturing through their early association with traders, tended to locate their monastic establishments in natural geographic formations close to major trade routes so as to provide lodging houses for travelling traders. Today, the cave complex is a protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India. Karla Caves are one of the ancient caves in Lonavala of Maharashtra that follows the mixed Indian and Buddhists style of rock-carved caves architecture. These caves are some of the largest rock-cut Buddhist shrines in India. These ancient Buddhist shrines were developed during two periods. The first period between 2nd century BC and 2nd century AD and second period between 5th century AD to the 10th century. Karla Caves are very famous tourist destination because of their amazing architecture. Inscriptions and Stupas in the caves depict the ancient Buddhist architecture and culture. The earl...

Location Pune, Bhaje, Coordinates 18°43′40″N 73°28′55″E / 18.72778°N 73.48194°E / 18.72778; 73.48194 Geology Basalt Entrances 22 Difficulty easy Pronunciation Bhaja or Bhaje Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 chaityagrha – Cave XII), a good example of the early development of this form from wooden architecture, with a vaulted horseshoe ceiling. Its They are some 9km west from the Architecture [ ] The Bhaja Caves share architectural design with the Chaitygraha has some Maharathi Kosikiputa Vihnudata, from the 2nd century AD. A wooden beam records two more inscriptions datable to the 2nd century B.C., which indicates caves have been there for at least 2200 years. The sculptures feature elaborate headdress, garlands, and jewellery; they might have originally been painted in bright colors but later covered with plaster. Characteristic for early Buddhism, initially the caves had symbolic Buddha representation. After 4 A.D. Buddha was painted in physical form as well. Near the last cave is a waterfall that, during the monsoon season, flows water into a small pool at the bottom. Musical Instruments [ ] These caves also provide important proof regarding the history of the A notable part of the monument is a group of 14 Stavirana Bhadanta means the venerable reverend inscribed on it. Theras. Caves [ ] • Cave VI It is irregular vihara, 14 feet square, has two cells on each side and three on back side. The chaitya window is ornamental all over cell doors. Bodhi, gifted this Vihara as her ...

Lonavala along with Khandala has been a destination that I have been trying to visit since 1995. When I first came to Pune and lived here for some time. After all these years and multiple visits to Pune, I have managed to fulfill half my wish by visiting Lonavala. I had always heard of these two cities so many times in View from Lohagad Fort Lonavala Lohagad Fort, Karla Caves, Ekvira Devi Temple Lonavala Buddhist Chaitya at Karla Caves Karla Caves – Places to visit in Lonavala This Saturday, I along with two other friends drove towards Lonavala, with no specific destination in mind. But with a bountiful of probable destinations in mind, most of which were forts and caves around Lonavala. After a beautiful 1 hour drive on the expressway, we reached the base of Karla Caves. It was still a beautiful morning, and we started climbing the stairs that lead to the Buddhist caves and the Ekvira Devi temple. It is a 20-30 minute climb to the caves, most of which are inaccessible. History of Karla Caves Karla Caves fall on the trade route that joins the Arabian Sea to Deccan. There are about 16 caves, out of which the main hall or Chaitya Griha is Cave no 8. This is the only one open to the public as of now. Till some time back, there may be public access to caves on the upper floor that were primarily the viharas and the mandapa, but as of now, the access is closed. The caves are supposed to date back to the 1st century BCE. There are inscriptions on various walls written in Brahmi ...

• • • The Karla And Bhaja Caves in Maharashtra Are Examples of Fine Buddhist Architecture in India The Karla And Bhaja Caves in Maharashtra Are Examples of Fine Buddhist Architecture in India Dating back to around the 2nd century BC, Karla and Bhaja rock-cut caves in Maharashtra are among the better examples of Buddhist cave architecture in India. Since they pale in comparison to Ajanta or Karla caves. Image courtesy: Getty Dating back to around the 2nd century BC, Karla and Bhaja rock-cut caves in Maharashtra are among the better examples of Buddhist cave architecture in India. Since they pale in comparison to Ajanta or Ellora, they are subsequently low on commercial tourism, making them ideal places for a quiet excursion. Whether you’re interested in history, philosophy, architecture or photography, these caves, about 9 – 11 kms from Lonavala, will not disappoint. Karla Cave has the most impressive single cave and the largest early chaitya (a shrine, sanctuary, temple or prayer hall most common in Buddhism, where it includes a stupa at one end) in India. It can be reached after a 20-minute hike from the minibazaar at the base of a hill. The gorgeous chaitya is around 40m long and 15m high and sports a vaulted interior and intricate sculptures of Buddha, humans and animals. These caves have some amazing features like: a semicircular ‘sun window’ filtering light in towards a dagoba or stupa protected by a carved wooden umbrella, the only remaining example of its kind; the ...

Publish Date: 09-06-2023 • Draft Heritage Bye-laws The Asoka column known as Laur Pillar at Lauriya Areraj, thana Gobindganj’ District GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF CULTURE NATIONAL MONUMENTS AUTHORITY laws The Asoka column known as Laur Pillar at Lauriya Areraj, thana Gobindganj’ District- East Champaran, Bihar. Ticketed Monuments – Maharashtra Karla is one of the most famous centres of early rock-cut architecture and has received much attention of scholars and commoners alike. The group of rock excavations is not that elaborate when compared to its counterparts at Ajanta and Ellora. However, the grand Chaitya griha of Karla is the grandest and the largest of all the chaita-grihas of India. The group at Karla consists of 16 rock cut excavations of which cave 8 is the chaityagriha which was caused during Satavahanas. Karla is situated in Maval Taluka of Pune on the Pune-Mumbai highway, about 60 km northwest of Pune. The location of Karla is also important for its rich embellishments, it is on the ancient highway connecting seaports of Kalyan and Sopara to the cities located inland. The other nearest centre of great Buddhist activity is Bhaja, which is 8 km south of Karla. The caves are excavated nearly 100 metres on a high spur of the chain of hills on the north flank of the Indrayani valley. The chaitya griha is the most prominent and hence it dominates the remaining excavations. A wide and flat open area in front of the chaityagriha could have provided an ideal place f...

The Karla caves are a complex cave system of rock cut shrines with relief and motifs depicting instances from life as well as mythology. Although the oldest of these cave systems dates back as far as the 5th century BC, these are the largest and most sprawling area of rock relief structures in the state of Maharashtra in India. Although the 8th cave which largely preserves its contents dating from the origin is reflective of Buddhist shrines and teachings, the cave systems have equal attachment and references to Hinduism too. The Karla caves are colloquially also referred to as Karli or Karle caves or Karla Cells and is located at a stretch of 11 kilometres away from Lonavala in Pune district which is the midway point on the Bombay Pune highway. Lonavala is also a popular tourist spot for domestic circuits and is a major destination for weekend getaways, especially in the monsoon season. The 8th cave is the most famous and is the greatest draw for tourists because it withholds a massive rock cut relief structure of an arched hallway known as the Grand Chaitya Hall. The area most probably served as a place of religious congregation for practicing meditation and other spiritual exercises, and is also home to many other artefacts such as intricately carved sculptures from stone, wall engravings and other embellishments in stone in the form of relief structures and stone motifs. The best part about the Chaitya Hall is that along with its sprawling area it is largely unhampered...

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Location in 18°47′00″N 73°28′14″E / 18.78333°N 73.47056°E / 18.78333; 73.47056 Architecture Creator Ekvira (also spelled as Ekveera) Temple [ ] The Ekvira Aai Mandir is a Hindu temple located near the parivara devatas. The devotees throng the temple on all occasions of The temple is on a hill. One needs to ascend around 500 steps to reach the temple. It is surrounded by the Karla caves, which are now protected by the Archeological department. While the main deity is Ekvira, she is accompanied by a • Punekar, Vinaja B. (1959). The Son Kolis of Bombay. New Delhi, India: Popular Book Depot. pp.160: The deity was the goddess worshipped by Ekveera, who is also mentioned in the Devi Bhāgavata ( Skandha 6, Adhyāya 17: 23 ) . Jejuri is the seat of Khandobā . The seat of Ekveerā is popularly known as “ Āy Jāge ' ( place of the mother ). {{ • Saravanan, V. Hari (2014). Gods, Heroes and their Story Tellers: Intangible cultural heritage of South India. Notion Press. 978-93-84391-49-2. • Chugh, Lalit (2017-05-23). Karnataka's Rich Heritage – Temple Sculptures & Dancing Apsaras: An Amalgam of Hindu Mythology, Natyasastra and Silpasastra. Notion Press. p.53. 978-1-947137-36-3. • Srinivas, Smriti; Jeychandran, Neelima; Roberts, Allen (2022-10-28). Devotional Spaces of a Global Saint: Shirdi Sai Baba's Presence. Taylor & Francis. 978-1-000-60406-1. • Patil, Nilesh (April 17, 2011). Mumbai Mirror . Retrieved 2022-10-13. • Subodh Kapoor (1 July 2002). The Indian Encyclopaedia. Cosmo Publicat...

If you happen to visit Lonavala then Karla caves are nearby. It is easily approachable by road and then there are about 200 steps to be climbed. There is also a temple of Ekvira - Goddess - Avtar of Maa Durga. The caves come under ASI but only a portion of the caves is open to the public. they ask you to remove the shoes at the entrance but there is no place to sit or keep the shoes in an orderly way despite Rs.25/- as the entrance fees. Something authorities need to look into. We were in Lonavala and wanted to head to the Karla caves. Being adventurous, we took an auto rickshaw (the most modern we could find) and roared up to the caves. The ride up was half the fun of the trip to the caves. It is worth doing if fit as there are some 200 plus steps up and down. There are places to stop for food and drink on the way and also many stores with religious bits and pieces. The caves are stunning. The whole temple is carved from the hill side. Worth a visit. These are near Malavli railway station, District Pune. The main cave with the stupa has wooden rafters on its ceiling. There is Ekvira Temple at the entrance of one of the caves. The steps leading to the caves are lined with shops on either side. There are lot of visitors to the temple situated here. Very Good Place to visit although it required thousands of stairs to climb over, which may make you feel exhausted. But after arriving there, specially in main cave, you will feels cool and calm.Main cave consists of Bauddh Chait...