Karad Caves

Agashiv Caves is group of 66 Buddhist caves located south west of the Karad town, near village Jakhinwadi overlooking the Koyna River.[1]

The caves are located on Agashiv hill and some caves are scattered around Jakhinwadi The caves facing south are important caves. There are caves in the valley as well.One of the caves is named after Chokhamela who stayed in the caves for about 8 years.[2]

These caves are carved in first century BC and are very simple.[1]

The inscription describes the gift by Sanghmitra, Son of Gopala.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publ. p. 197. ISBN 8170307740.
  2. Frere, H. B. E. (1851). "Memorandum of some Buddhist Exacavations near Karadh". Journal of the Bombay Branch of the Royal Asiatic Society. The Society. 3: 108–117.

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