Aurangabad Caves

Aurangabad Caves, general view

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

Ravana Phadi, entrance

A rock-cut Hindu temple from the 6th century AD. Contains exquisite stone carvings, an important monument of Chalukya architecture.

Pitalkhora Caves

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

Bagh Caves in India, entrance

Nine rock-cut chambers, created in the late 4th – 6th centuries AD. Renowned thanks to exquisite murals on walls and ceilings.

Kanheri Caves

View from the hill above Kanheri Caves towards suburbs of Mumbai

Group of 109 Buddhist rock cut cave temples in the outskirts of Mumbai, developed in the 1st century BC – 9th century AD.

Pandav Leni Caves

Pandav Leni Caves in Maharashtra, entrance

Five rock-cut Buddhist cave temples. According to local legends caves have been created by Pandavas – heroes of Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Koneri Mandapam

A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. This unusual temple has five sanctuaries and two styles of columns.

Mahishasura Mardini Cave

Mahishasura Mardini Cave temple with Olakneswara Temple above, Tamil Nadu

A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. It contains two beautiful sculpted panels with religious motives.