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	\| name = Shivleni Caves		\| name = Shivleni Caves
	\| alt_name = Jogai Mandap		\| alt_name = Jogai Mandap
	\| ~~photo~~ = Shivleni Ambajogai.jpg		\| image = Shivleni Ambajogai.jpg
	\| ~~photo_caption~~ = Inner view of Shivleni		\| image_caption = Inner view of Shivleni
	\| map = India Maharashtra		\| map = India Maharashtra
	\| relief = 1		\| relief = 1
	\| label=Shivleni, Ambajogai		\| label=Shivleni, Ambajogai(beed)
	\| coordinates = {{coord\|18.739166\|76.3862987\|region:IN\|format=dms}}		\| coordinates = {{coord\|18.739166\|76.3862987\|region:IN\|format=dms}}
	\| nearest_city = [[Ambajogai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]		\| nearest_city = [[Ambajogai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
	}}		}}

	The '''Shivleni Caves''' (Shiva leni; Jogai Mandap; Hattikhana) in [[Ambajogai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] are [[rock cut architecture\|rock-cut]] cave monuments<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.europeana.eu/portal/record/92037/_http___www_bl_uk_onlinegallery_onlineex_apac_photocoll_g_zoomify62930_html.html \|title= Shivleni - jogai Cave Temple, Ambajogi\|accessdate=23 Jan 2015}}</ref> which date in King [[Udayaditya]] (reigned c. 1060–1087) from [[Paramara dynasty]] of Malwa. Total excavations were hewn out of rock cut and carved deep inside the hill. The caves include sculptures of Hindu deities like Shiva, Saptamatrukas and Ganesha.		The '''Shivleni Caves''' (Shiva leni; Jogai Mandap; Hattikhana) in [[Ambajogai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] are [[rock cut architecture\|rock-cut]] cave monuments<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.europeana.eu/portal/record/92037/_http___www_bl_uk_onlinegallery_onlineex_apac_photocoll_g_zoomify62930_html.html \|title= Shivleni - jogai Cave Temple, Ambajogi\|accessdate=23 Jan 2015}}</ref> which date in King [[Udayaditya]] (reigned c. 1060–1087) from [[Paramara dynasty]] of Malwa. Total excavations were hewn out of rock cut and carved deep inside the hill. The caves include sculptures of Hindu deities like Shiva, Saptamatrukas and Ganesha.

	[[File:Frontside of Shivleni.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.10 \|Frontside view of Shivleni]]		[[File:Frontside of Shivleni.jpg\|thumb\|right\|upright=1.10 \|Frontside view of Shivleni]]

	The site is listed in "[[List of State Protected Monuments in Maharashtra]]" as a protected monument in the care of the Department of Archaeology of Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/g/019pho0001000s4u00450000.html\|title= General view of the Jogai Mandir Cave Temple, Ambajogi\|accessdate=23 Jan 2015}}</ref> under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. The Shivleni Caves have also been an [[Archaeological Survey of India]] Heritage Site.		The site is listed in "[[List of State Protected Monuments in Maharashtra]]" as a protected monument in the care of the Department of Archaeology of Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/g/019pho0001000s4u00450000.html\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150123161715/http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/g/019pho0001000s4u00450000.html\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=23 January 2015\|title=General view of the Jogai Mandir Cave Temple, Ambajogi\|accessdate=23 Jan 2015}}</ref> under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. The Shivleni Caves have also been an [[Archaeological Survey of India]] Heritage Site.

	==Description==		==Description==
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	==History and inscription==		==History and inscription==
	An inscription found here dated Saka 1066 records the grant for the maintenance of these caves by the king [[Udayaditya]] who is referenced as "Mahamandaleshvar".<ref>https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Beed/places_ambejogai.html</ref> According to the inscription, villages of Sailu, Kumbhephal, Javalganv and a few others were granted to the Shiva temple. This inscription has been relocated to the Tahsildar's office at Ambajogai for safe custody and preservation.		An inscription found here dated Saka 1066 records the grant for the maintenance of these caves by the king [[Udayaditya]] who is referenced as "Mahamandaleshvar".<ref>{{Cite web \| title=The Gazetteers Department - Bhir \| url=https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Beed/places_ambejogai.html \| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121230004248/http://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in:80/english/gazetteer/Beed/places_ambejogai.html \| access-date=2025-01-01 \| archive-date=2012-12-30}}</ref> According to the inscription, villages of Sailu, Kumbhephal, Javalganv and a few others were granted to the Shiva temple. This inscription has been relocated to the Tahsildar's office at Ambajogai for safe custody and preservation. It is widely believed that this sacred site was established in commemoration of the epic clash between Yogeshwari and Dhantasura. As a lasting tribute to that momentous battle, intricate carvings of elephants adorn the surroundings of Shiva, adding a rich and symbolic touch to the spiritual ambience of the area. This story can be found in the book ''Dhantasura War of justice against the Gods'' by Jayanth Dev (2023).<ref>{{cite book \|title=Dhantasura: War of Justice against the Gods \|first1=Jayanth \|last1=Dev \|date=2023 \|location=India\|url=https://www.amazon.in/Dhantasura-Justice-against-Mythological-Historical/dp/B0C1NLR493l}}</ref>

	==Local beliefs==		==Local beliefs==
	A local story claims that the monument is the wedding court of the ''jogaidevi,'' whose temple is situated nearby. It is said that the wedding was planned to take place in this ''mandap'' but could not take place for supernatural reasons, and the elephants and everything inside it turned to stone, hence the name 'Jogai Mandap'.		A local story claims that the monument is the wedding court of the ''jogaidevi (Yogeshwari, form of Amba),'' whose temple is situated nearby. It is said that the wedding was planned to take place in this ''mandap'' but could not take place for supernatural reasons, and the elephants and everything inside it turned to stone, hence the name 'Jogai Mandap'.

	There is also a local belief that there is a tunnel in this ''~~Hattikhana~~'' leading to Parli Vaijanath, around 25~~ km~~ away, that was closed by the authorities.		There is also a local belief that there is a tunnel in this ''Shivleni'' leading to Parli Vaijanath, around 25 Km away, that was closed by the authorities.

	==Protection==		==Protection==
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	== See also ==		== See also ==
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	==References==		==References==
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	[[Category:Caves containing pictograms in India]]		[[Category:Caves containing pictograms in India]]
	[[Category:~~Indian rock~~-cut architecture]]		[[Category:Rock-cut architecture of India]]
	[[Category:~~History~~ of Maharashtra]]		[[Category:Cultural history of Maharashtra]]
	[[Category:Former populated places in India]]		[[Category:Former populated places in India]]
	[[Category:Shiva temples in India]]		[[Category:Shiva temples in India]]

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{{short description|Rock-cut cave monuments in India}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2017}}
{{Use Indian English|date=April 2017}}
{{Infobox protected area
| name = Shivleni Caves
| alt_name = Jogai Mandap
| photo = Shivleni Ambajogai.jpg
| photo_caption = Inner view of Shivleni
| map = India Maharashtra
| relief = 1
| label=Shivleni, Ambajogai
| coordinates = {{coord|18.739166|76.3862987|region:IN|format=dms}}
| nearest_city = [[Ambajogai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]]
}}

The '''Shivleni Caves''' (Shiva leni; Jogai Mandap; Hattikhana) in [[Ambajogai]], [[Maharashtra]], [[India]] are [[rock cut architecture|rock-cut]] cave monuments<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.europeana.eu/portal/record/92037/_http___www_bl_uk_onlinegallery_onlineex_apac_photocoll_g_zoomify62930_html.html |title= Shivleni - jogai Cave Temple, Ambajogi|accessdate=23 Jan 2015}}</ref> which date in King [[Udayaditya]] (reigned c. 1060–1087) from [[Paramara dynasty]] of Malwa. Total excavations were hewn out of rock cut and carved deep inside the hill. The caves include sculptures of Hindu deities like Shiva, Saptamatrukas and Ganesha.

[[File:Frontside of Shivleni.jpg|thumb|right|upright=1.10 |Frontside view of Shivleni]]

The site is listed in "[[List of State Protected Monuments in Maharashtra]]" as a protected monument in the care of the Department of Archaeology of Maharashtra,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.bl.uk/onlinegallery/onlineex/apac/photocoll/g/019pho0001000s4u00450000.html|title= General view of the Jogai Mandir Cave Temple, Ambajogi|accessdate=23 Jan 2015}}</ref> under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960. The Shivleni Caves have also been an [[Archaeological Survey of India]] Heritage Site.

==Description==
Shivleni Caves are situated hardly half a kilometer to the north-west of Yogeshvari Temple, along the banks of the Jayvanti river. The caves are square in shape and are carved deep inside the hill. The entrance is on the southern side of the hill. Inside Mandap (pavilion) has an 8.36 sq m. court-yard in front and the roof of Mandap is supported by four pillars.

==Interiors==
In the centre of the courtyard there is an elegantly carved Nandi Mandap measuring 9.14 × 9.14 meters. In the center of this Mandap there is an image of Nandi. The inside of the cave is impressive; one hall is supported by thirty-two pillars and adorned with sculptures of Shiva and Ganesha.

An account of this structure can be found in the book ''The Cave Temples of India'' by James Fergusson and James Burgess (1880).<ref>{{cite book |title=The Cave Temples of India |first1=James |last1=Fergusson |first2=James |last2=Burgess |date=1880 |publisher=Allen |location=London |page=[https://archive.org/details/cavetemplesofind00ferguoft/page/425 425] |url=https://archive.org/details/cavetemplesofind00ferguoft}}</ref>

==History and inscription==
An inscription found here dated Saka 1066 records the grant for the maintenance of these caves by the king [[Udayaditya]] who is referenced as "Mahamandaleshvar".<ref>https://cultural.maharashtra.gov.in/english/gazetteer/Beed/places_ambejogai.html</ref> According to the inscription, villages of Sailu, Kumbhephal, Javalganv and a few others were granted to the Shiva temple. This inscription has been relocated to the Tahsildar's office at Ambajogai for safe custody and preservation.

==Local beliefs==
A local story claims that the monument is the wedding court of the ''jogaidevi,'' whose temple is situated nearby. It is said that the wedding was planned to take place in this ''mandap'' but could not take place for supernatural reasons, and the elephants and everything inside it turned to stone, hence the name 'Jogai Mandap'.

There is also a local belief that there is a tunnel in this ''Hattikhana'' leading to Parli Vaijanath, around 25 km away, that was closed by the authorities.

==Protection==
The monument is now a state protected monument under the Maharashtra Ancient Monuments and Archaeological Sites and Remains Act, 1960.

== See also ==
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==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Hindu temples in Maharashtra}}

[[Category:Archaeological sites in Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Caves of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Beed district]]
[[Category:Caves containing pictograms in India]]
[[Category:Indian rock-cut architecture]]
[[Category:History of Maharashtra]]
[[Category:Former populated places in India]]
[[Category:Shiva temples in India]]
[[Category:Hindu cave temples in India]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Maharashtra]]
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