Shivneri Caves

For the fort, see Shivneri.

Shivneri Caves
Shivneri, East face, a cave of Group 2. Junnar, India.
Map showing the location of Shivneri Caves
Map showing the location of Shivneri Caves
LocationJunnar
Coordinates19°11′56″N 73°51′29″E / 19.1990°N 73.8580°E / 19.1990; 73.8580
GeologyBasalt

The Shivneri Caves are artificial caves dug for Buddhist monks circa the 1st century CE. These are now famous tourist attractions located on Shivneri Hill, about 2 km Southwest of Junnar, India. Other caves around the city of Junnar are: Manmodi Caves, Lenyadri, and the Tulja Caves.