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| − | '''Bhaja Caves''' (Marathi: भाजा) are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to 200 BC located at Karli, near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The location of the Bhaja Caves is not far from the Karla Caves, which are stylistically similar. The Bhaja Caves are on a major trade route of the past that ran from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan region, the division between North India and South India. The inscriptions and cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India vide Notification No. 2407-A. | + | '''[[Bhaja Caves]]''' ([[Marathi]]: {{SanskritBig|[[भाजा]]}}) are a group of 22 rock-cut [[caves]] dating back to 200 BC located at Karli, near Lonavala, {{Wiki|Maharashtra}}. The location of the [[Bhaja Caves]] is not far from the [[Karla Caves]], which are stylistically similar. The [[Bhaja Caves]] are on a major trade route of the {{Wiki|past}} that ran from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan region, the [[division]] between [[North]] [[India]] and {{Wiki|South India}}. The {{Wiki|inscriptions}} and {{Wiki|cave}} [[temple]] are protected as a National Monument, by the {{Wiki|Archaeological}} Survey of [[India]] vide Notification No. 2407-A. |
| − | ==Architecture== | + | ==[[Architecture]]== |
| − | The Bhaja Caves share the same set of architectural designs as Karla Caves. Visually, the most impressive monument is large shrine — chaityagriha — with an open, horseshoe-arched entrance. The chaitrya has unique reliefs of Indian mythology. Other caves have a nave and aisle, with an apse containing a solid tupa and the aisle circling round the apse, providing the circumambulation path. | + | The [[Bhaja Caves]] share the same set of architectural designs as [[Karla Caves]]. Visually, the most impressive monument is large [[shrine]] — chaityagriha — with an open, horseshoe-arched entrance. The chaitrya has unique reliefs of {{Wiki|Indian mythology}}. Other [[caves]] have a nave and aisle, with an apse containing a solid tupa and the aisle circling round the apse, providing the circumambulation [[path]]. |
| − | A notable part of monument is a group of 14 stupas, five inside and nine outside an irregular excavation. One of the caves has some fine sculptures. | + | A notable part of monument is a group of 14 [[stupas]], five inside and nine outside an irregular excavation. One of the [[caves]] has some fine sculptures. |
| − | Near the last cave is a waterfall which, during the monsoon season, has water that falls into a small pool at the bottom. These caves also provide important proof regarding the history of the Tabla, an Indian percussion instrument. The carvings shows a woman playing tabla and another performing a dance, dating back to 200 BC. | + | Near the last {{Wiki|cave}} is a waterfall which, during the {{Wiki|monsoon}} season, has [[water]] that falls into a small pool at the bottom. These [[caves]] also provide important [[proof]] regarding the history of the Tabla, an [[Indian]] percussion instrument. The carvings shows a woman playing tabla and another performing a dance, dating back to 200 BC. |
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Latest revision as of 01:57, 25 September 2014
Bhaja Caves (Marathi: भाजा) are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to 200 BC located at Karli, near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The location of the Bhaja Caves is not far from the Karla Caves, which are stylistically similar. The Bhaja Caves are on a major trade route of the past that ran from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan region, the division between North India and South India. The inscriptions and cave temple are protected as a National Monument, by the Archaeological Survey of India vide Notification No. 2407-A.
Architecture
The Bhaja Caves share the same set of architectural designs as Karla Caves. Visually, the most impressive monument is large shrine — chaityagriha — with an open, horseshoe-arched entrance. The chaitrya has unique reliefs of Indian mythology. Other caves have a nave and aisle, with an apse containing a solid tupa and the aisle circling round the apse, providing the circumambulation path.
A notable part of monument is a group of 14 stupas, five inside and nine outside an irregular excavation. One of the caves has some fine sculptures.
Near the last cave is a waterfall which, during the monsoon season, has water that falls into a small pool at the bottom. These caves also provide important proof regarding the history of the Tabla, an Indian percussion instrument. The carvings shows a woman playing tabla and another performing a dance, dating back to 200 BC.
