This Sunday,
i was visited the in Malavali Pune. Situated near Lonavala in Maharashtra, the Karla and Bhaja caves have
escaped the mad rush of tourism and thus provide a much needed respite
to those who desire quite and peace while exploring ancient Indian
art.Dating back to the 2nd century B.C the Karla and Bhaja caves are
amongst the most ancient caves in India. Belonging to Hinayana phase of
Buddhism these caves are 15 meters wide and 16 meters wide and comprise
of Viharas and Chaityas.
India is a country steeped in religion and all three religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism propound the concept of mediating in solitude. Hence in ancient India it was common for people to seek solitary peace and quiet that a cave offers. However when a natural cave could not be found, it was quite common to carve one out of the nearby mountains.
One such cave built during the rule of Satavahana is the Karla and
Bhaja cave. They are considered to be the oldest and the largest
Hinayana Buddhist Chaitya (temple) in India. Their history is reflected
in the largely wood based architectural design which was prevalent
during that period.
Karla caves are the best of its kind rock cut architecture carved out of living rock. This kind of construction of architecture can be traced to Egypt, Assyria, Iran, Greece and Palestine. Remarkable aspect of the cave is the arched roof supported by wooden beams and standing the test of time for 2000 years. The Wooden Umbrella covering the Chaitya is unique among the Buddhist caves in the world. One has to climb the Karla caves which take 20 minutes approximately.
One such cave built during the rule of Satavahana is the Karla and Bhaja cave. They are considered to be the oldest and the largest Hinayana Buddhist Chaitya (temple) in India. Their history is reflected in the largely wood based architectural design which was prevalent during that period.
It is also interesting to note that Buddha is represented in these caves as symbols such as the lotus or the elephant which signify his birth and the Bodhi tree which signifies the place where he attained spiritual enlightenment. This stems from the desire expressed by Buddha at the time of his death that he does not choose to be deified and told his disciples that “neither the gods nor men shall see him “.
but one thing i dont accept in Karla Caves area The Temple of Goddess Ekvira in Front of Karla Caves
Recently a temple has also been built with pillars from the Buddhist era. A Buddhist sculpture seated on the lion throne with magnificent carvings of three elephants . In Rules of INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT any kind of TEMPLE Or any other some kind of things is not ALLOWED to Place in HISTORICAL PALACE. within 2 km area.
In Karla Caves hindu people trying to kill Buddhist monuments, they all kinds of bad works like killing of Goat's for Dinner and they remove Hair and place on Caves Backside area this is not good for any HISTORICAL PALACE.
WHY INDIAN GOVERNMENT NOT TAKEN ANY ACTION ABOUT THAT I DON'T UNDERSTAND?
i was visited the in Malavali Pune. Situated near Lonavala in Maharashtra, the Karla and Bhaja caves have
escaped the mad rush of tourism and thus provide a much needed respite
to those who desire quite and peace while exploring ancient Indian
art.Dating back to the 2nd century B.C the Karla and Bhaja caves are
amongst the most ancient caves in India. Belonging to Hinayana phase of
Buddhism these caves are 15 meters wide and 16 meters wide and comprise
of Viharas and Chaityas.India is a country steeped in religion and all three religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism propound the concept of mediating in solitude. Hence in ancient India it was common for people to seek solitary peace and quiet that a cave offers. However when a natural cave could not be found, it was quite common to carve one out of the nearby mountains.
Karla caves are the best of its kind rock cut architecture carved out of living rock. This kind of construction of architecture can be traced to Egypt, Assyria, Iran, Greece and Palestine. Remarkable aspect of the cave is the arched roof supported by wooden beams and standing the test of time for 2000 years. The Wooden Umbrella covering the Chaitya is unique among the Buddhist caves in the world. One has to climb the Karla caves which take 20 minutes approximately.
One such cave built during the rule of Satavahana is the Karla and Bhaja cave. They are considered to be the oldest and the largest Hinayana Buddhist Chaitya (temple) in India. Their history is reflected in the largely wood based architectural design which was prevalent during that period.
It is also interesting to note that Buddha is represented in these caves as symbols such as the lotus or the elephant which signify his birth and the Bodhi tree which signifies the place where he attained spiritual enlightenment. This stems from the desire expressed by Buddha at the time of his death that he does not choose to be deified and told his disciples that “neither the gods nor men shall see him “.
Recently a temple has also been built with pillars from the Buddhist era. A Buddhist sculpture seated on the lion throne with magnificent carvings of three elephants . In Rules of INDIAN ARCHAEOLOGICAL DEPARTMENT any kind of TEMPLE Or any other some kind of things is not ALLOWED to Place in HISTORICAL PALACE. within 2 km area.
In Karla Caves hindu people trying to kill Buddhist monuments, they all kinds of bad works like killing of Goat's for Dinner and they remove Hair and place on Caves Backside area this is not good for any HISTORICAL PALACE.
