Udayagiri And Khandagiri Caves

Udayagiri And Khandagiri Caves, earlier known as Cuttak caves or Katak caves, are located at the heart of the city Bhubaneswar. These caves are situated on the two closed by hills named Udayagiri and Khandagiri which were built in the 1st century by King Kharavela of Kalinga. However, they are not much popular as Ajanta and Ellora, but they are ornately and artistically carved from large residential blocks. 

Some most important Udayagiri caves are Rani Gumpha, Ganesha Gumpha, Mancapuri and Swargapuri Gumpha and Hathigumpha caves. On the other hand, Khandagiri caves are 15 caves in total. There are numerous Jain temples along with caves. The most interesting cave here is Ananta Gumpha having lots of carvings on the wall. 

If we talk about Udayagiri Khandagiri caves, they hold a great recognition as the oldest surviving monuments of India. They has the best significance for the followers of Jainism. To check Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves images, you can visit us. If you love to embark on an adventurous tour, then you should plan your trip for Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves Bhubaneswar. 

These caves are surrounded by the rustle of leaves, singing birds, fragrant flowers, the chilly moon, and the warm sun. They are filled with great details such as motifs, paintings, and engravings from the court scenes. While on your trip, you should take Udayagiri caves photos of sunset/sunrise views, inside the caves and top of the hill. 

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