Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

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Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves, Jain cave temple in Bhubaneswar, India.

The complex consists of 33 caves carved into two adjacent hills, featuring intricate stone sculptures and architectural details across multiple levels.

King Kharavela of the Meghavahana dynasty commissioned these caves in the 1st century BCE as residential quarters for Jain monks.

The Hathigumpha inscription documents the achievements of King Kharavela, providing essential information about ancient Indian governance and society.

The Archaeological Survey of India maintains the Udayagiri section with 18 caves, while the Khandagiri portion contains 15 independent chambers.

The caves incorporate a water canal system and communication holes between chambers, demonstrating advanced engineering methods of ancient India.

Location: Khordha district

GPS coordinates: 20.26280,85.78600

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:14

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