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Gorakhgad Caves
In short
Gorakhnath Cave Temple is located in a deep cave on the southern slope of Gorakhgad Hill – it is large enough to take some 50 people. Entered through the roughly cut entrance between five massive square pillars. The figure of a painted deity is placed behind a small pool at the end of the cave.
Kanifnath Temple is located in another deep cave on the northern slope of Gorakhgad Hill, with a huge water tank in front.
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In detail
References
- Kiran Sarode, Ankai – Tankai – Gorakshgadh Trek ( 14- 15 July 2007), Bhramanti, accessed in 7 May 2010.
Linked articles
Hindu shrines
Hinduism is one of the oldest religions – possibly the oldest one among contemporary religions and Hindu temples belong to the most impressive religious buildings in the world.
Wonders of Maharashtra
Maharashtra is a truly splendid state. It has everything – enormous metropolises and countless waterfalls in mountains, urban decay, and architectural splendor, remnants of millennia-old Harappan towns, and modern, very expensive architecture.
Wonders of India
India is the seventh-largest country in the world by area, and, naturally, such a large area contains a huge amount of exciting attractions…
Wondermondo considers that India is the second richest center of architectural heritage in the world after Europe and maybe no single country in the world can match it in this respect.
Recommended books
Living Rock: Buddhist, Hindu and Jain Cave Temples in the Western Deccan
Buddhist, Jain, and Hindu Rock-cut temples and monasteries seen in a long, collaborative context.
