Kadia Dungar Caves

Kadia Dungar caves
Kadia Dungar caves entrance.
Map showing the location of Kadia Dungar caves
Map showing the location of Kadia Dungar caves
Location in Gujarat
Map showing the location of Kadia Dungar caves
Map showing the location of Kadia Dungar caves
Kadia Dungar caves (Gujarat)
Coordinates21°40′25″N 73°16′20″E / 21.673742°N 73.272278°E / 21.673742; 73.272278
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Kadia Dungar Caves are located at Kadia Dungar near Zazpor village of Zagadiya Taluka of in Bharuch district of the Indian state of Gujarat.[1] The group has seven caves carved out in 1st and 2nd century AD on the mountain. The group includes sculpture of monolithic lion pillars. An architecture of cave shows vihara style construction. The site has a brick stupa at the foot of a mountain.[2] The caves were carved out in 1st or 2nd century AD, influenced by Buddhist architecture.[3]

  1. ^ Bajpai, Suman (6 July 2021). "Gujarati Caves Embellished With Buddhist Architecture Are a Marvel of Craftsmanship". India Currents. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  2. ^ Tourism Corporation of Gujarat Limited. "Kadia Dungar Caves". Gujarat Tourism, Govt. of Gujarat. Archived from the original on 27 November 2011. Retrieved 1 December 2013.
  3. ^ Bharuch District Panchayat. "Kadia Dungar". Gujarat Government. Retrieved 1 December 2013.