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Bhaja Caves, Lonavala
Bhaja
caves, second century old Buddhist caves, in Lonavala is rare Buddhist tourist
destination. These caves encloses 18 rock cut caves constructed by Buddhist
nuns and enshrines many sculptures like a prince in a chariot, a prince seated
on an elephant, three armed warriors and dancing couples. All these sculptures
are the specimen of Indian architectural age and the mastery in sculpturing.
The first cave is believed to be the residential place of the master of the
caves, the next ten caves are Buddhist viharas with one cave contains the
Chaitya hall. The rest seven caves are adorned with inscriptions including the
details of the donor. A water fall is also located at the last of the caves
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