Kanheri Caves, Buddhist cave temple complex in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, India
The Kanheri Caves consist of 109 basalt rock chambers carved into a hillside, featuring stone plinth beds, meditation halls, and water collection systems.
Buddhist monks constructed these caves between the 1st and 10th centuries CE, establishing them as centers of worship, education, and monastic life.
The caves display numerous Buddhist sculptures, inscriptions in Brahmi and Devanagari scripts, and architectural elements representing both Hinayana and Mahayana traditions.
Visitors can explore the caves from 7:30 AM to 5:00 PM except Mondays, with access through Sanjay Gandhi National Park near Borivali Railway Station.
Cave number 3 contains a massive chaitya hall measuring 86.5 feet in length, supported by thirty-four pillars and centered around a stone stupa.
Location: Mumbai Suburban district
GPS coordinates: 19.20830,72.90640
Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:16
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