The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is just 10.9 Kilometers away from Lonavala. Other caves in the area are Bhaja Caves, Patan Buddhist Cave, Bedse Caves and …

2022年4月21日 · A group of sixteen Buddhist rock-cut caves located in Maharashtra, the Karle caves were developed and occupied from c. 50 BCE to the fifth century CE. The complex is best known for the grand chaitya structure carved in one of its caves.

2024年7月19日 · Atop a mountain around six miles east of Lonavala sit the ancient Karla Caves. Also known as Valuraka during ancient times, these caves were originally developed between the 2nd century B.C. and...

2019年9月26日 · The rock-cut Buddhist Karla Caves, while nowhere near as extensive or elaborate as the Ajanta and Ellora caves in Maharashtra, are remarkable because they have the biggest and best-preserved prayer hall in India. It's believed to date back to the 1st century BC. The Karla Caves were once a Buddhist monastery and consist of 16 excavations/caves.

Karla Caves are ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves and a famous tourist attraction located near Lonavala. Also known as Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, it is one of the oldest Buddhist cave shrines in India. These caves houses one of the largest Chaityas (prayer hall with a …

2023年10月10日 · The Karla Caves, also known as Karli Caves, Karle Caves, or Karla Cells, comprise a complex of ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves nestled near Lonavala in Maharashtra. In proximity, are other notable cave complexes such as the Bhaja Caves, Patan Buddhist Cave, Bedse Caves, and Nasik Caves.

Maharashtra is extremely rich in rock-cut Buddhist Caves datable from 3rd century BCE up to 7th century CE. Karla Caves near Lonavala is among the oldest rock-cut caves with rich history of Buddhist Architecture. The group of caves of Karla is definitely not the largest among the other rock cut caves nearby.

Great Chaitya at Karla, is the largest rock-cut chaitya in India, measuring 45 metres (148 ft) long and up to 14 metres (46 ft) high. The Grand Chaitya has massive pillars that have figures of males and females, mounted on animals such as lions, elephants, etc. It also has a stupa in the centre.

The Karla Caves, also known as the Karli Caves, Karle Caves, or Karla Cells, are a group of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves in Karli, Maharashtra. The shrines were built over a long period of time, from the 2nd century BCE to the 5th century CE.

2024年2月20日 · Nestled in the picturesque hills near Lonavla in Maharashtra, the Karla Caves are one of the most impressive examples of ancient rock-cut architecture in India. These caves, dating back over two millennia, are a testament to the skill and devotion of Buddhist monks and artisans who carved these sanctuaries into the mountainside.