Kanheri caves

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Between a rock and a hard place. The Kanheri caves.

The Kanheri Caves 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 former island of Salsette in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. They contain Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century CE to the 10th century CE. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means black mountain. Wikipedia.

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Stupas in caves

Small stupas in Kanheri caves in the Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Borivali.

The stupa itself is a symbol of the Buddha, and more accurately, of his enlightened mind and presence. The mound itself is said to represent the form of the seated Buddha, meditating and striving towards enlightenment.

Kanheri caves

The Kanheri Caves are a group of caves and rock-cut monuments cut into a massive basalt outcrop in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. They contain Buddhist sculptures and relief carvings, paintings and inscriptions, dating from the 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE. 

Rock climbers

Rock climbers at Kanheri caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, Borivali.

Saturday Photohunt - Sturdy and Home

 

Sturdy Homes for the Buddhist monks at Kanheri caves in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai. These date back to 11th century AD

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