Khambhalida Caves

Khambhalida Buddhist Caves

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Rajgir Sankassa Shravasti Vaishali
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Ajanta Caves Barabar Caves Bharhut Ellora Caves Lalitgiri Mathura Pandavleni Caves Piprahwa Ratnagiri Sanchi Udayagiri Vikramashila

Khambhalida Caves are located in Rajkot district of the Indian state of Gujarat near Gondal. The group has three caves containing chaitya and stupa. The chaitya gate includes figures of Bodhisattva Padmapani and Vajrapani on right and left respectively. The caves were carved in 4th-5th century AD in the limestone rock.^[1]

References

↑ Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited. "Khambhalida Caves". Gujarat Tourism, Govt. of Gujarat. Retrieved 1 December 2013.

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Khambhalida Caves

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