Gandharpale Caves, also called Mahad caves is group of 30 Buddhist caves, 105 km south of Mumbai on Mumbai-Goa Highway near Mahad.[1] The caves are located near the NH-17 and well connected by road.
| Gandharpale Caves | |
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 Gandharpale Caves | |
| Coordinates | 18°05′12″N 73°24′15″E / 18.086802°N 73.404100°E |
| Governing body | Archeological Survey of India |
  Location of Gandharpale Caves in India | |
Important cave include:[1]
- Cave 1: has Verandah in front 53 feet long and 8 feet wide. Shrine has sculpture images of Buddha, with wheel and deer beneath
- Cave 8: it has high dogoba
- Cave 15: has dogoba
- Cave 21: seated Buddha with attendants
The inscription describes donations by bankers, and the gift of a farm to the Sangha.[1]
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General view -
The Caves -
Cave entrance -
Interior -
Dedicatory inscription
References
edit- ^ a b c Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publ. p. 198. ISBN 8170307740.
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