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.
Lalitankura Pallavesvara Griham
The southernmost rock-cut Pallava Hindu cave temple, located in Trichy Rockfort and created in the early 7th century AD.
Koneri Mandapam
A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. This unusual temple has five sanctuaries and two styles of columns.
Mahishasura Mardini Cave
A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. It contains two beautiful sculpted panels with religious motives.