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.

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.

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.

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.

Thirunadhikkara Cave Temple

Rock-cut Jain temple from the 7th century AD, in the 9th – 10th century AD turned into Hindu shrine, adorned with frescoes.

Murugan Temple, Thiruparankundram

One of the most important shrines of Tamil Hindus. The rock-cut cave from the 8th century and forepart built in the 16th – 18th century.

Undavalli Caves

A rock-cut four-storied cave temple from the 4th – 5th century AD. Contains valuable artwork including paintings.

Melakkoil – Kudumiyanmalai Cave Temple

A rock-cut cave temple from the 7th century AD with very interesting rock-cut inscriptions and sculptures.