Chronology Undavalli Caves
rock cut hindu god in caves
these caves carved out of solid sandstone on hillside in 4th 5th centuries a.d. there several caves , best known largest 1 has 4 stories huge recreated statue of vishnu in reclining posture, sculpted single block of granite inside second floor. undavalli caves example of how many buddhist artifacts , stupas in andhra converted hindu temples , deities. jain cave resembling architecture of udayagiri , khandgiri. main cave 1 of earliest examples of gupta architecture, primitive rock-cut monastery cells carved sandstone hills. caves shaped jain abode , first floor abode still retains jain style; vihara exhibits jain monastics , includes tirthankara sculptures. first level of cave carved vihara , includes buddhist art work. site served bhikkhu monastic complex during ancient period. walls of caves display sculptures carved skilled craftsmen.
the caves surrounded green countryside. high hill above cave overlooking krishna river many fine specimens of rock cut architecture can seen.
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