Shirwal Caves

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Shirwal Caves
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Shirwal Caves
Map showing the location of Shirwal Caves
Map showing the location of Shirwal Caves
Coordinates18°08′36″N 73°56′22″E / 18.1433937°N 73.939501°E / 18.1433937; 73.939501Coordinates: 18°08′36″N 73°56′22″E / 18.1433937°N 73.939501°E / 18.1433937; 73.939501

Shirwal Caves are a group of 15 Buddhist caves located in a small village called Shriwal, 48 km south of Pune, India.[1]

One is Chaitya and 14 Caves represent Vihara. All caves are plain belonging to the early phase of Buddhism.[1]

References[edit]

  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.


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