Ramanuja Mandapam

A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram, initially devoted to Shiva. Most likely built in AD 640- 674.

Krishna Mandapam

The largest Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram, adorned with wonderful depictions of rural life. Created around the late 7th century.

Atiranachanda Mandapam

The northernmost rock-cut Hindu temple in Mahabalipuram. Most likely created in the late 7th century.

Yali Mandapam – Tiger Cave

A rock-cut monument from the 7th century AD, possibly a religious auditorium. Highly unusual architectonic design with 11 yali heads.

Bedse Caves

Two legendary Buddhist rock-cut cave temples. One cave is chaitya – prayer hall, another – vihara – monastery, created sometime around 60 BC.

Bhaja Caves

One of the oldest Buddhist rock-cut structures in the world. 22 caves, created approximately in the 2nd century BC. Beautiful stone-carved facades, other values of art and history.

Mahakali Caves or Kondivita Caves

A group of 19 caves built by Buddhists in the 1st century BC – 6th century AD and located in the suburbs of Mumbai.

Karla Caves

This beautiful rock-cut temple complex includes the most beautiful prayer hall – chaitya – of Indian cave temples. Developed in 120 BC – the 10th century AD.

Gavi Gangadhareshwara

An unusual rock-cut Hindu temple from the 9th century. The Sun shines on the shrine only for a short while in the middle of January, shining on the Shivalinga.

Lonad Caves

A small group of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves from the 5th century AD. Chapel – chaitya – contains valuable stone carvings.