Memorable visit to Bhaje and Karla caves by ESTA Passionate colleagues
Since long time our team was planning to visit a place, where we can get a great pleasure of relaxation with fun.
And with full zeal and zest we finally decided an ancient location near Lonavala: Bhaje and Karla caves.
(Both cave complex are protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India)
One of the best place to visit in Monsoon- attractions are Water fall, beautiful weather & ancient rock carving with two level caves, few details of this caves are as below.
Bhaje caves:
Located at walking distance from Malavali station it is a significant monument of art, architecture and history it's a group of exquisite 22 rock-cut caves chambers at the valley of Indrayani River, have been created approximately 2,200 years ago, circa 200 BC It is believed that this ancient architecture is influenced by even older cave temples – Barabar Caves. Many elements hint that stone cutters copied the elements of ancient wooden architecture, a stairway have constructed to enable climbers to reach the top, these stairway turned out to be very steep, On arrival at top our knees seemed to almost given away but that is still a small price to pay for the opportunity of seeing these beautiful caves of early Buddhism religious art
Karle caves:
Similar to Bhaje caves, Karla Caves are located near Malavali station at about 5 km & are also very famous tourist destination because of their amazing ancient architecture.it follows the mixed Indian and Buddhists style of rock-carved caves architecture.
This were estimated to developed over two periods – from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD, and from the 5th century AD to the 10th century. The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BC,
the main cave consists of a chaitya hall that has 37 octagonal pillars and a base of water jar. The hall has many beautifully decorated sculptures of men, women and animals( Lion, Elephant) ,there is also Ashoka pillar at the front side with a closed stone façade There are large windows carved-out on the walls of the caves for lighting purpose & the remaining space is occupied by a temple dedicated to the goddess Ekveera, who is worshipped most notably by the Koli community of Mumbai ,all around the cave complex, there are many chaityas and viharas. A Vihara is a place where the monks used to stay and meditate in the caves for a long period of time.
In short to say this trip has increased the bond among us & this have helped us in building a great team
Since long time our team was planning to visit a place, where we can get a great pleasure of relaxation with fun.
And with full zeal and zest we finally decided an ancient location near Lonavala: Bhaje and Karla caves.
(Both cave complex are protected monument under the Archaeological Survey of India)
One of the best place to visit in Monsoon- attractions are Water fall, beautiful weather & ancient rock carving with two level caves, few details of this caves are as below.
Bhaje caves:
Located at walking distance from Malavali station it is a significant monument of art, architecture and history it's a group of exquisite 22 rock-cut caves chambers at the valley of Indrayani River, have been created approximately 2,200 years ago, circa 200 BC It is believed that this ancient architecture is influenced by even older cave temples – Barabar Caves. Many elements hint that stone cutters copied the elements of ancient wooden architecture, a stairway have constructed to enable climbers to reach the top, these stairway turned out to be very steep, On arrival at top our knees seemed to almost given away but that is still a small price to pay for the opportunity of seeing these beautiful caves of early Buddhism religious art
Karle caves:
Similar to Bhaje caves, Karla Caves are located near Malavali station at about 5 km & are also very famous tourist destination because of their amazing ancient architecture.it follows the mixed Indian and Buddhists style of rock-carved caves architecture.
This were estimated to developed over two periods – from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD, and from the 5th century AD to the 10th century. The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BC,
the main cave consists of a chaitya hall that has 37 octagonal pillars and a base of water jar. The hall has many beautifully decorated sculptures of men, women and animals( Lion, Elephant) ,there is also Ashoka pillar at the front side with a closed stone façade There are large windows carved-out on the walls of the caves for lighting purpose & the remaining space is occupied by a temple dedicated to the goddess Ekveera, who is worshipped most notably by the Koli community of Mumbai ,all around the cave complex, there are many chaityas and viharas. A Vihara is a place where the monks used to stay and meditate in the caves for a long period of time.
In short to say this trip has increased the bond among us & this have helped us in building a great team
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