Hindu shrines
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Religious architecture 🢖 Hindu shrines Category Hindu shrines Described Hindu shrines What is included in this category? Hinduism is one of the oldest religions – possibly the oldest one among contemporary religions. Sometimes it is disputed whether the diverse religious traditions of enormous and diverse India form this single religion. Some other Indian religions […]
Rock-cut architecture and sculptures
Wondermondo 🢖 Categories of wonders 🢖 Architectural wonders 🢖 Rock-cut architecture and sculptures Category Rock-cut architecture and sculptures Described rock-cut architecture and sculptures What is included in this category? Category includes outstanding rock-cut architecture and large rock cut sculptures. In order to be included in this category, landmarks should be made of a single piece of natural stone without moving this […]
Adivaraha Cave Temple
This rock-cut temple contains beautiful sculptures representing some of the highest achievements of South Indian art. Constructed around 630 – 668 AD.
Aurangabad Caves
12 rock-cut Buddhist temples from the 2nd – 7th century AD with some of the best sculptures of the classical Indian period.
Ravana Phadi, Aihole
A rock-cut Hindu temple from the 6th century AD. Contains exquisite stone carvings, an important monument of Chalukya architecture.
Pitalkhora Caves
14 ancient rock-cut Buddhist sanctuaries from around 250 BC. In the 4th century AD, it was revived and murals were added.
Bagh Caves
Nine rock-cut chambers, created in the late 4th – 6th centuries AD. Renowned thanks to exquisite murals on walls and ceilings.
Kanheri Caves
Group of 109 Buddhist rock cut cave temples in the outskirts of Mumbai, developed in the 1st century BC – 9th century AD.
Udayagiri Caves, Khandagiri Caves
27 – 35 caves, carved around the 1st century BC. Historically important, contain valuable inscriptions and exquisite artwork.
Pandav Leni Caves
Five rock-cut Buddhist cave temples. According to local legends caves have been created by Pandavas – heroes of Hindu epic Mahabharata.
