Wai Caves

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Wai Caves
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Wai caves, Pandavgad Leni Dhavadi.jpg
Wai Caves is located in India
Wai Caves
Shown within India
Wai Caves is located in Maharashtra
Wai Caves
Wai Caves (Maharashtra)
Coordinates17°59′51″N 73°51′45″E / 17.997386°N 73.8624306°E / 17.997386; 73.8624306Coordinates: 17°59′51″N 73°51′45″E / 17.997386°N 73.8624306°E / 17.997386; 73.8624306
TypeBuddhist caves

Wai Caves are 9 Buddhist Caves, situated at Lonara, 7 km north of Wai.[1] The Chaitya hall containing a Stupa has since been converted into a Shiva temple.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publ. p. 201. ISBN 8170307740.