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The caves have an inscription by Varahadeva, a minister of the [[Vakataka]] dynasty under King [[Harishena]] (r. c. 475 – c. 500 CE).<ref name="SpinkVol5P180">{{cite book |last1=Spink |first1=Walter |title=Ajanta: History and Development, Volume 5 Cave by Cave |date=2006 |publisher=BRILL |isbn=9789047411871 |page=180 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UNOvCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA180&lpg=PA180 |language=en}}</ref> Varahadeva is also known for a decatory inscription in Cave 16 at [[Ajanta caves]] in which he affirms his devotion to the Buddhist faith: "regarding the sacred law as his only companion, (he was) extremely devoted to the Buddha, the teacher of the world".<ref name="SpinkVol5P180"/> | The caves have an inscription by Varahadeva, a minister of the [[Vakataka]] dynasty under King [[Harishena]] (r. c. 475 – c. 500 CE).<ref name="SpinkVol5P180">{{cite book |last1=Spink |first1=Walter |title=Ajanta: History and Development, Volume 5 Cave by Cave |date=2006 |publisher=BRILL |isbn=9789047411871 |page=180 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=UNOvCQAAQBAJ&pg=PA180&lpg=PA180 |language=en}}</ref> Varahadeva is also known for a decatory inscription in Cave 16 at [[Ajanta caves]] in which he affirms his devotion to the Buddhist faith: "regarding the sacred law as his only companion, (he was) extremely devoted to the Buddha, the teacher of the world".<ref name="SpinkVol5P180"/> | ||
The inscription at Ghatotkacha Cave is about the [[Buddha]], the [[Dhamma]] and the [[Sangha (Buddhism)|Sangha]].<ref name=AHIR>{{cite book|last=Ahir|first=D. C.|title=Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture|year=2003|publisher=Sri Satguru Publ.|location=Delhi|isbn=8170307740|pages=191–192|edition=1.}}</ref> At the same time, Varahadeva proudly affirms his Hindu heritage.<ref name="SpinkVol5P180"/>The inscription gives a long genealogy of the donor's family. It includes mention of a person named Soma, who had Kshatriya as well as Brahmana wives.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Singh|first=Upinder|title=History of Ancient and Early Medieval India; From the Stone Age to the 12th Century|publisher=Pearson Education|year=2009}}</ref> | The inscription at Ghatotkacha Cave is about the [[Buddha]], the [[Dhamma]] and the [[Sangha (Buddhism)|Sangha]].<ref name=AHIR>{{cite book|last=Ahir|first=D. C.|title=Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture|year=2003|publisher=Sri Satguru Publ.|location=Delhi|isbn=8170307740|pages=191–192|edition=1.}}</ref> At the same time, Varahadeva proudly affirms his Hindu heritage.<ref name="SpinkVol5P180"/> The inscription gives a long genealogy of the donor's family. It includes mention of a person named Soma, who had Kshatriya as well as Brahmana wives.<ref>{{Cite book|last=Singh|first=Upinder|title=History of Ancient and Early Medieval India; From the Stone Age to the 12th Century|publisher=Pearson Education|year=2009}}</ref> | ||
The [[Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation]] advises that the caves are only for the adventurous traveller as access is difficult.<ref>{{cite book|title=Vision Tourism 2020 - Aurangabad District Perspective Draft Plan|date=November 2010|publisher=Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation|location=Aurangabad|url=http://aurangabad.nic.in/htmldocs/vision2020/10_groupnotourism.pdf|access-date=28 June 2013}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | The [[Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation]] advises that the caves are only for the adventurous traveller as access is difficult.<ref>{{cite book|title=Vision Tourism 2020 - Aurangabad District Perspective Draft Plan|date=November 2010|publisher=Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation|location=Aurangabad|url=http://aurangabad.nic.in/htmldocs/vision2020/10_groupnotourism.pdf|access-date=28 June 2013}}{{Dead link|date=December 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> | ||
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| Governing body | Archeological Survey of India |
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The Ghatotkach Caves are located 18 km to the west of Ajantha, near Jinjala village, India.[1] The caves include three Buddhist caves, one is a chaitya and two are viharas. The caves were excavated in the 6th century AD, and were influenced by Mahayana Buddhism.[1]
The caves have an inscription by Varahadeva, a minister of the Vakataka dynasty under King Harishena (r. c. 475 – c. 500 CE).[2] Varahadeva is also known for a decatory inscription in Cave 16 at Ajanta caves in which he affirms his devotion to the Buddhist faith: "regarding the sacred law as his only companion, (he was) extremely devoted to the Buddha, the teacher of the world".[2]
The inscription at Ghatotkacha Cave is about the Buddha, the Dhamma and the Sangha.[1] At the same time, Varahadeva proudly affirms his Hindu heritage.[2] The inscription gives a long genealogy of the donor's family. It includes mention of a person named Soma, who had Kshatriya as well as Brahmana wives.[3]
The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation advises that the caves are only for the adventurous traveller as access is difficult.[4]
The Ghatotkacha Caves and their environment.
Plan of the main Ghatotkacha cave
Ghatotkacha cave inscription
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Ghatotkacha inscription (translation)
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References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publ. pp. 191–192. ISBN 8170307740.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Spink, Walter (2006). Ajanta: History and Development, Volume 5 Cave by Cave. BRILL. p. 180. ISBN 9789047411871.
- ↑ Singh, Upinder (2009). History of Ancient and Early Medieval India; From the Stone Age to the 12th Century. Pearson Education.
- ↑ Vision Tourism 2020 - Aurangabad District Perspective Draft Plan (PDF). Aurangabad: Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation. November 2010. Retrieved 28 June 2013.[permanent dead link]
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