#Thread - Kharosa Caves : A lost treasure of the great Hindu Civilisation
Built around the 6th century during the Gupta Era, Kharosa Caves are one of the finest examples of marvellous #Hindu architecture.
These 12 caves are located 45 kms away from Latur.
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Built around the 6th century during the Gupta Era, Kharosa Caves are one of the finest examples of marvellous #Hindu architecture.
These 12 caves are located 45 kms away from Latur.
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As per local legends, Kharosa is the place where Lord #Ram and Lakshman killed the demons Khar & Dushan.
Ramwadi, a village adjacent to Kharosa is believed to be a spot where Lord Ram, Maa Sita and Lakshman stayed during their exile.
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Ramwadi, a village adjacent to Kharosa is believed to be a spot where Lord Ram, Maa Sita and Lakshman stayed during their exile.
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The first and second cave are a G+1 structure.
Both these caves are interconnected.
Unfortunately, the first cave has now been defiled. It appears that the statue in this cave is of the ‘Trimurti’.
You can also see the garbage littered in the corner.
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Both these caves are interconnected.
Unfortunately, the first cave has now been defiled. It appears that the statue in this cave is of the ‘Trimurti’.
You can also see the garbage littered in the corner.
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The second cave is dedicated to Lord #Shiva.
The ground floor of the cave resembles a ‘Sabha Mandap’.
A Shivling and carvings of Goddess #Shakti & Lord #Ganesha are located on the first floor of the cave.
The Shivling is presumably guarded by Jay & Vijay.
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The ground floor of the cave resembles a ‘Sabha Mandap’.
A Shivling and carvings of Goddess #Shakti & Lord #Ganesha are located on the first floor of the cave.
The Shivling is presumably guarded by Jay & Vijay.
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The third cave houses a Shiva temple which is regularly visited by local villagers.
This is the most important cave as it has a number of carvings.
The famous Ravananugraha (#Ravana lifting Mount Kailash) and Shiva-Parvati sculptures can be seen here.
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This is the most important cave as it has a number of carvings.
The famous Ravananugraha (#Ravana lifting Mount Kailash) and Shiva-Parvati sculptures can be seen here.
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#KharosaCaves are a unique combination of Shaiva-Vaishnava-Shakti culture.
This cave also consists several carved panels depicting #Hindu history.
Here are some glimpses:
1. Lord Hanuman lifting the Sanjeevani Parvat.
2. Lord Narsimha
3. Lord Varaha
4. Lord Parshurama
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This cave also consists several carved panels depicting #Hindu history.
Here are some glimpses:
1. Lord Hanuman lifting the Sanjeevani Parvat.
2. Lord Narsimha
3. Lord Varaha
4. Lord Parshurama
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The first sculpture depicts the ‘Samudra-Manthan’.
The second sculpture most presumably depicts Lord Ram and Lakshman fighting Khar and Dushan.
As far as the third and fourth sculpture here are concerned, it was hard for me to recognise them.
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The second sculpture most presumably depicts Lord Ram and Lakshman fighting Khar and Dushan.
As far as the third and fourth sculpture here are concerned, it was hard for me to recognise them.
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There is another Shiva temple in one of the other caves.
Another cave houses a #Vishnu temple.
These temples are also visited by local villagers frequently and hence are comparatively in a good state.
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Another cave houses a #Vishnu temple.
These temples are also visited by local villagers frequently and hence are comparatively in a good state.
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It was really fascinating to see these marvels of Hindu architecture.
But at the same time, it was really unfortunate to see these caves unattended by any Government authority.
It is of utmost importance that these caves are well preserved.
#KharosaCaves
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But at the same time, it was really unfortunate to see these caves unattended by any Government authority.
It is of utmost importance that these caves are well preserved.
#KharosaCaves
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Our civilisation is the oldest civilisation in the World. Right from the IVC, Hindu civilisations have set new examples for the rest of the World.
It is our responsibility to keep our ancient sites clean. It is a proof of our existence. We must protect our heritage.
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It is our responsibility to keep our ancient sites clean. It is a proof of our existence. We must protect our heritage.
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