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The Kanheri Caves (Kānherī-guhā [kaːnʱeɾiː ɡuɦaː]) are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, on the island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India.
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Kanheri Caves Mumbai, india - nov 2, 2005: view of the Kanheri Caves, a group of rock-cut caves and monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of Sanjay Gandhi National Park, once hermitages of Buddhist monks. kanheri caves stock pictures, royalty-free photos & images
Nov 24, 2020 · Image Credit: rahul66447 / Shutterstock. About Kanheri Caves. Created by Bhuddist monks between the 2nd and 9th centuries AD, the Kanheri Caves are a collection of rock cut monuments, prayer halls and buildings and are now a popular tourist attraction. History of the Kanheri Caves.
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Apr 28, 2016 08:09 PM IST. The series of caves tucked inside the heart of Mumbai’s only forest patch date back to 2nd Century AD. As we explore the Kanheri Caves nestled inside the Sanjay...
Located in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, near Borivali in Mumbai, the Kanheri Caves in Mumbai are a group of rock - cut monuments in the form of caves. The caves and the paintings, themselves, illustrate the Buddhist influence on the Indian art and culture. The caves are famous for their 109 special entrances as well as for their ancient ...
