Kanheri Caves

Alternative Names
कान्हेरी
Date
172-201 CE
Culture
South Asian
See Also
India
Related Fieldwork Collection
Rock-cut Architecture of India

From Sanskrit 'Krishnagiri', meaning "black mountain"

References

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  • Cave 3: chaitya - Exterior: porch, left wall
    Exterior: Later additon of Buddha on end wall of veranda in Cave 3, Chaitya, left side
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