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This is a partial [[List of caves|list]] of [[India]]n [[rock-cut architecture|rock-cut]] temples by state or union territory.
This is a partial [[List of caves|list]] of [[India]]n [[rock-cut architecture|rock-cut]] temples by state or union territory.


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* [[Moghalrajpuram caves]]
* [[Moghalrajpuram caves]]
* [[Undavalli caves]], [[Guntur district]]
* [[Undavalli caves]], [[Guntur district]]
* [[Srimukhalingam]], [[Srikakulam district]]


==Assam==
==Assam==
[[File:Rock cut temple, Maibang.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cave temple at Maibong]]
[[File:Rock cut temple, Maibang.jpg|thumb|right|200px|Cave temple at Maibong]]
* Longthaini Noh, [[Maibong]], [[Dima Hasao]]
* Longthaini Noh, [[Maibong]], [[Dima Hasao]]
* Dudhnath, [[jogighopa]], [[South Salmara-Mankachar district|South Salmara]]
* Dudhnath, [[jogighopa]], [[district|Bongaigaon]]


== Bihar ==
== Bihar ==
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==Goa==
==Goa==
* Harvalem Caves, Sanquelim, Goa 403505, circa. 6th century.
* Harvalem Caves, Sanquelim, Goa 403505, {{Circa|6th century}}.


==Gujarat==
==Gujarat==
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[[File:MONOLITHIC ROCK CUT TEMPLES, MASROOR.JPG|thumb|Rock Cut Temple, Masroor]]
[[File:MONOLITHIC ROCK CUT TEMPLES, MASROOR.JPG|thumb|Rock Cut Temple, Masroor]]
*[[Masroor Rock Cut Temple]]
*[[Masroor Rock Cut Temple]]
15 rock-cut temples in the Indo-Aryan style are richly carved. This is a unique monolithic structure in the sub-Himalayan region.
Fifteen rock-cut temples in the Indo-Aryan style are richly carved. This is a unique monolithic structure in the sub-Himalayan region.
The main shrine contains three stone images of [[Rama]], [[Lakshmana]] and [[Sita]]. The temple complex is located on a hill and has a large rectangular water pond. The temple complex is believed to have been built by the [[Pandava]] during their exile; the exact date is not known. The ancient name of the city [[Kangra, Himachal Pradesh|Kangra]] was Bhimnagar, founded by [[Bhima]], one of the [[Pandava]] brothers.
The main shrine contains three stone images of [[Rama]], [[Lakshmana]] and [[Sita]]. The temple complex is located on a hill and has a large rectangular water pond. The temple complex is believed to have been built by the [[Pandava]] during their exile; the exact date is not known. The ancient name of the city [[Kangra, Himachal Pradesh|Kangra]] was Bhimnagar, founded by [[Bhima]], one of the [[Pandava]] brothers.


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Elora kailash temple
Elora kailash temple


==Kashmir==
==Jammu and Kashmir==
* [[Amarnath Temple]]
* [[Amarnath Temple]] (pahalgam) (kashmir)
* [[Vaishno Devi]] Temple
* [[Vaishno Devi]] Temple (katra) (Jammu)


==Kerala==
==Kerala==
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* [[Bagh Caves]]
* [[Bagh Caves]]
* [[Bhimbetka rock shelters]]
* [[Bhimbetka rock shelters]]
* [[Lohani Caves]]
* [[Udaygiri Caves]]
* [[Udaygiri Caves]]


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* [[Bhaja Caves]] – Buddhist
* [[Bhaja Caves]] – Buddhist
* [[Dharashiv Caves]] - Jain, Buddhist
* [[Dharashiv Caves]] - Jain, Buddhist
* Dhokeshwar Mahadeva Cave Temple, Ahmednagar – Hindu
* [[Elephanta Caves]] – Buddhist, Hindu, Brahmanical
* [[Elephanta Caves]] – Buddhist, Hindu, Brahmanical
* [[Ellora Caves]] – Hindu, Buddhist, Jain
* [[Ellora Caves]] – Hindu, Buddhist, Jain
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* [[Manmodi Caves]] - Buddhist, Jain
* [[Manmodi Caves]] - Buddhist, Jain
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Rudreshwar caves In village of Dakla taluka Sillod District Aurangabad


==Odisha==
==Odisha==
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*[[Durga Temple, Motia]]
*[[Durga Temple, Motia]]
*[[Gupteswar Cave]]
*[[Gupteswar Cave]]
*[[Harihara Deula]], [[Boudh district|Boudh]]<ref>http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2010/May-June/engpdf/89-95.pdf</ref>
*[[Harihara Deula]], [[Boudh district|Boudh]]<ref>http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2010/May-June/engpdf/89-95.pdf {{Bare URL PDF|date=March 2022}}</ref>
*[[Harishankar Temple]]
*[[Harishankar Temple]]
*[[Jagannath Temple]]
*[[Jagannath Temple]]
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* [[Kanchiyur#Jain cave and stone beds|Kanchiyur Jain cave and stone beds]]
* [[Kanchiyur#Jain cave and stone beds|Kanchiyur Jain cave and stone beds]]
* Kudumiyanmalai temple<ref name="Pallava">{{cite news|title=Study uncovers interesting details of cave temple architecture|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article852218.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 October 2010|location=India}}</ref>
* Kudumiyanmalai temple<ref name="Pallava">{{cite news|title=Study uncovers interesting details of cave temple architecture|url=http://www.thehindu.com/arts/history-and-culture/article852218.ece|newspaper=The Hindu|date=27 October 2010|location=India}}</ref>
* [[Kupalantham Poigai malai Jain Cave Temple]]
* Kuranganil Muttam
* Kuranganil Muttam
* [[Mahabalipuram]]
* [[Mahabalipuram]]
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==External links==
==External links==
{{commons category|Caves in India}}
{{commons category|Caves in India}}
* [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic Magazine]] (2008). ''[http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/india-ancient-art/map-interactive Faces of the Divine: India's Ancient Art – Interactive Map]''.
* [[National Geographic (magazine)|National Geographic Magazine]] (2008). ''[https://web.archive.org/web/20080306025850/http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2008/01/india-ancient-art/map-interactive Faces of the Divine: India's Ancient Art – Interactive Map]''.


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Latest revision as of 07:47, 17 June 2024

This is a partial list of Indian rock-cut temples by state or union territory.

Andhra Pradesh[edit]

Akkanna Madanna caves, Vijayawada
Bojjannakonda Caves and Hilltop Monastery, Anakapalle, Visakhapatnam district
Caves at Guntupalle
Bhairava Kona

Assam[edit]

Cave temple at Maibong

Bihar[edit]

Goa[edit]

  • Harvalem Caves, Sanquelim, Goa 403505, c. 6th century.

Gujarat[edit]

Haryana[edit]

None of these have been studied scientifically yet.

Himachal Pradesh[edit]

Rock Cut Temple, Masroor

Fifteen rock-cut temples in the Indo-Aryan style are richly carved. This is a unique monolithic structure in the sub-Himalayan region. The main shrine contains three stone images of Rama, Lakshmana and Sita. The temple complex is located on a hill and has a large rectangular water pond. The temple complex is believed to have been built by the Pandava during their exile; the exact date is not known. The ancient name of the city Kangra was Bhimnagar, founded by Bhima, one of the Pandava brothers.

Karnataka[edit]

Ravana Phadi cave, Aihole, in Karnataka

Elora kailash temple

Jammu and Kashmir[edit]

Kerala[edit]

Madhya Pradesh[edit]

Maharashtra[edit]

Painting of the mountain of Ellora, by Thomas Daniell (1803)

Odisha[edit]

Tamil Nadu[edit]

Uttarakhand[edit]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ http://orissa.gov.in/e-magazine/Orissareview/2010/May-June/engpdf/89-95.pdf [bare URL PDF]
  2. ^ a b "Study uncovers interesting details of cave temple architecture". The Hindu. India. 27 October 2010.
  3. ^ "Rock-cut Vishnu temple". Archaeological Survey of India. Archived from the original on 19 April 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  4. ^ a b "District Tourist Places". Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu Government. Archived from the original on 4 February 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  5. ^ "Rock cut Sivan kovil". Archaeology department, Tamil Nadu Government. Archived from the original on 1 April 2012. Retrieved 14 November 2011.
  6. ^ "Cave temple cries for attention". The Hindu. India. 10 June 2011.

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