Friday, September 28, 2007

Karla & Bhaja Caves

     It is 240 kms away from Mumbai, on the Pune-Mumbai highway are Karla and Bhaja Caves.
Karla caves are 4 kms North towards from Malavli station. These caves are about 2000 years old. There is a Ekveera Devi temple on the hill. Bhaja caves are 2 kms south from Malavali station.

These are basically Buddhist caves with fine Sculpture. Chaityagriha can be seen in Karla. The goddess is known as Amba Mata. A certain amount is charged to enter the temple. There are total 16 caves in Bhaje.

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