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Karla Caves, Lonavala
Karla
Caves are the largest cave temple (chaitya) in India and is located in
Lonavala. These rock cut caves are assumed to be built around 100 AD by
Buddhist nuns. The marvelous ancient Karla Caves are presently a popular
tourist destination to have a close look at the ancient Buddhist architecture
and culture. These caves exhibit Buddhist ideologies through inscriptions and
stupas.
The Chaitya hall is spectacular with 37 octagonal pillars with a base structure of a water jar and it has a special feature of the façade screen made out of teak wood. The entrance of the Chaitya hall is adorned with an arch in the shape of a horse shoe.
Karla caves encloses Buddha viharas, where by the monks were stayed during their meditation period in the caves. The cave encloses sculptures of elephants adorned with metal jewelries and ivory tusks.
The Chaitya hall is spectacular with 37 octagonal pillars with a base structure of a water jar and it has a special feature of the façade screen made out of teak wood. The entrance of the Chaitya hall is adorned with an arch in the shape of a horse shoe.
Karla caves encloses Buddha viharas, where by the monks were stayed during their meditation period in the caves. The cave encloses sculptures of elephants adorned with metal jewelries and ivory tusks.
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