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Ghorawadi Caves
The Ghorawadi caverns, known as the Ghorawdeshwar, are situated near to Dehu Street, around 45 km through Pune as on Pune–Mumbai NH4 road. These caverns has not as well-known as Bhaje, Karli, and also Bedse Caves, but in this position is value seeing. These are historical creative Buddhist caverns designed out of only 1 stone…
Elephanta Caves
The Elephanta Caves are a network of sculpted caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri (literally “the city of caves”) in Mumbai Harbour, 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) to the east of the city of Mumbai in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The island, located on an arm of the Arabian Sea, consists of two groups…
Bhaja caves
Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to 200 BC located at Maval, near Lonavala, Maharashtra.The caves are located 400 feet above the Bhaja Village. The Bhaja Caves are on a major trade route of the past that ran from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan region, the division between…
Bedse Caves
Bedse Caves (also known as Bedsa Caves) are situated in Maval taluka, Pune District, Maharashtra, India. The history of the caves can be traced back up to 1st century BC. There are two main caves. The best known cave is the chaitya (prayer hall) with comparatively large stupa, the other cave is monastery – vihara.…
Bhavanigad Fort
Bhavanigad is located in Sangameshwar district, 12 km north of Sangameshwar town on Mumbai-Goa old Highway. There is a big temple of Goddess Bhavani which is visited by many pilgrims every year. History : Very less is known about the history of this fort. Experts claim it to be built in the 14th century. Shivaji…
Barvai Fort
Barvai is built on a mountain which stands separate from the linked ranges of Sahyadri, near Chiplun. Its references are found in a book named “Daspaticha Itihaas”, which was found in Pedhambe village. This fort is said to have been used as a watch tower. Type : Hill forts. Fort Range : Konkan. District : Ratnagiri. Grade : Medium.…
Bahrot Caves
The Bahrot Caves are located in the Bahrot Mountains which is situated 20 km south of Sanjaan near Dahanu city. The mountains are 1500 feet high. The brave Zarathosti ancestors hid themselves from the Muslim invaders among these mountains. They were in hiding for 13 long years. This incident took place in the year 1351…
Junnar caves
Junnar caves are also an important destination for the Buddhist pilgrims, not very far from Mumbai and Pune, these caves are situated in Aurangabad district, and are well known to the tourists, especially the Buddhist pilgrims around the world. There are many caves in the hill ranges, all-important in the archaeological point of view. There…
Ajanta Caves
The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India are about 30 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments which date from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 or 650 CE. The caves include paintings and sculptures described by the government Archaeological Survey of India as “the finest surviving examples of Indian art, particularly painting”, which are…
Bahadarpur Fort
Bahadarpur is situated in Jalgaon district on the banks of Bori River somewhere between Parola and Amalner. The fort was built in 15th Century & its 40 ft strong bastion stands tall even today. This kind of bastion is very rare. But it will not last long if not conserved properly. History : Bahadurkhan Suri…