Kanheri Caves

On 16th May, 2022, on the occasion of Buddha Purnima, the Union Government upgraded several facilities and amenities in the historic Kanheri Caves.

About Kanheri Caves

  • These are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments located on the western outskirts of Mumbai.
  • The caves are located within Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
  • The name Kanheri is derived from ‘Kanhagiri’ in Prakrit and occurs in the Nasik inscription of the Satavahana ruler Vasisthiputra Pulumavi.
  • The earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hein who visited India during 399-411 CE.
  • Kanheri flourished under the patronage of Satavahana, Trikutakas, Vakatakas and Silaharas.

Architecture

  • These caves are ....
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