Panhale Kaji (Panhale Kazi)

28 – 29 Buddhist and Hindu rock-cut cave temples, created in the 3rd – 14th century AD, exquisite art values.

Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple

One of the highest achievements not only in Hindu architecture but in ancient structural engineering of the world. A group of 34 rock-cut temples, including the glorious Kailasanatha Temple, are cut out from a whole rock. Built around 550 – 1000 AD.

Tulja Lena, Junnar

A group of 11 rock-cut Buddhist temples. One of them was turned into a Hindu shrine. Made in the 1st – 3rd c. AD, one shrine contains paintings.

Ajanta Caves – rock cut Buddhist temples

One of the most beautiful rock-cut temple complexes in the world. It was developed in the 2nd century BC – 480 AD. In total there are 28 – 30 rock-cut structures, containing murals and sculptures of high importance to the culture of mankind.

Shivneri Caves, Junnar

A group of 50 rock-cut caves – Buddhist and Hindu shrines. Made in the 1st – 3rd c. AD, contain inscription and remnants of paintings.

Manmod Caves, Junnar

A group of 40 – 45 rock-cut Buddhist and Jain temples. Made in the 1st – 11th c. AD, in some caves are sculptures and traces of paintings.

Lenyadri Caves, Junnar

A group of some 40 rock-cut caves – Buddhist temples with sculptures, traces of paintings. Made in the 1st – 3rd c. AD.

Kuda Caves

A group of ancient rock-cut Buddhist caves in central Maharashtra at Janjira creek. Kuda Caves were made in the 1st c. BC – 3rd c. AD.

Jogimara Cave, Sita Bengra Cave

These caves served as ancient theater approximately 300 BC. Valuable inscriptions such as the world’s oldest love message.

Malayadipatti rock-cut Hindu temples

These rock-cut temples were made in the 8th – 9th century AD and have fine reliefs and paintings. Natural caves nearby with Mesolithic petroglyphs.