Bhaje Caves | Malavli | Lonavala | भाजे लेणी | २००० वर्ष जुन्या लेणी | लोणावळा

Bhaje Caves | Malavli | Lonavala | भाजे लेणी | २००० वर्ष जुन्या लेणी | लोणावळा Place: Bhaje Caves भाजे लेणी Location: Malavli, Pune District Base Village/Place: Bhaje, Malavli Time Taken: 15-20 mins Best time to visit: Any Time Total Fare: ₹200-300 Bhaja Caves or Bhaje caves is a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in Pune district, near Lonavala, Maharashtra. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian Sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau (the division between North India and South India). The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a Monument of National Importance, by the Archaeological Survey of India per Notification No. 2407-A. It belongs to the Hinayana Buddhism sect in Maharashtra. The caves have a number of stupas, one of their significant features. The most prominent excavation is its chaitya (or chaityagrha - Cave XII), a good example of the early development of this form from wooden architecture, with a vaulted horseshoe ceiling. Its vihara (Cave XVIII) has a pillared verandah in front and is adorned with unique reliefs. These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture. The carvings prove that tabla – a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years, disproving the centuries-held belief that the tabla was introduced to India by outsiders or from Turko-Arab. The carving shows a woman playing tabla and another woman, performing the dance. They are some 9 km west from the Bedse Caves. Other caves in the area are Karla Caves, Patan Buddhist Cave, and Nasik Caves. How To Reach Bhaje Caves: From Mumbai Get into any Express train/ST Buses/Private vehicle for Lonavla. From Lonavla Local train/Private vehicles are available to Malavli From Malavli station it is about 15-20 mins walk to the Bhaja Caves From Pune Reach Pune by any Express trains/ST Buses/Private Vehicles. From Pune get into any Local train/ST Buses/Private vehicle for Malavli. From Malavli station it is about 15-20 mins walk to the Caves. Keep Clean and Green....!!!!! #BhajeCaves #Malavli #Lonavala #भाजेलेणी #२०००वर्षजुन्यालेणी #लोणावळा #Bhaje

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