Lenyadri, Buddhist caves in Maharashtra, India
The Lenyadri complex contains 30 rock-cut caves carved into natural cliffs, featuring meditation halls, living quarters, and Buddhist architectural elements.
Between the 1st century BCE and 3rd century CE, Buddhist monks created these caves as monastic residences and worship spaces along the Kukadi River.
Cave number 7 transformed from a Buddhist meditation space into a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha, making it part of the Ashtavinayak pilgrimage circuit.
Visitors need to climb 300 stone steps to reach the main cave complex, which opens daily from sunrise to sunset throughout the year.
The caves include two chaitya-grihas with distinct architectural styles, one with traditional pillars and another featuring an unusual flat roof design.
Location: Pune district
GPS coordinates: 19.24278,73.88556
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:52
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