Caves & Stupas
Arts & Culture · गुफाएं और स्तूप · 15 facts
Ajanta Caves in Maharashtra have Buddhist paintings (2nd c BCE-6th c CE)
Ellora Caves have Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain temples (UNESCO)
Sanchi Stupa was built by Emperor Ashoka in Madhya Pradesh
Elephanta Caves near Mumbai have Trimurti sculpture of Shiva
Badami Caves in Karnataka have Hindu and Jain rock-cut temples
Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are in Odisha (Jain caves)
Bhimbetka rock shelters in MP have prehistoric cave paintings
Amaravati Stupa is in Andhra Pradesh, built during Satavahana period
Nalanda ruins in Bihar were once world's largest Buddhist university
Bagh Caves in MP have Buddhist paintings similar to Ajanta
Karla Caves near Pune have largest Chaitya hall in India
Dhamek Stupa in Sarnath marks Buddha's first sermon
Bharhut Stupa in MP is famous for its railing carvings
Barabar Caves in Bihar are oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India
Mahabalipuram has monolithic rathas carved by Pallava dynasty