Shivneri Caves
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Shivneri Caves (शिवनेरी लेणी) are located on Shivneri Hill, about 3 km North West of the Junnar town India.[1]
This Buddhist cave has fort on its top where Shivaji was born is unique significance. This is group of 60 caves was excavated in the first half century A.D.[1] In early part of second century CE this caves were flourishing center of Buddhist activities.[2] The caves has astylar Chaitya[3]
Important Cave list include:[1]
- Cave 26 – Two story Vihara
- Cave 45 – Known as “Bara-kotri” has 12 cells for resident monks.
- Cave 51 – A chaitya has inscription of merchant
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