2nd BCE Ancient Bhaja Caves Buddist Stupa, Vihara, Monasteries, Water Cisters скачать в хорошем качестве

2nd BCE Ancient Bhaja Caves Buddist Stupa, Vihara, Monasteries, Water Cisters

Map location : Bhaja Buddhist Caves https://maps.app.goo.gl/vLCMF9gb6A1Xq... Bhaja Caves is a group of 22 rock caves dating back to the 2nd century BC located in the city of Pune, India. The caves are 400 feet above the village of Bhaja, on an important ancient trade route running from the Arabian sea eastward into the Deccan Plateau. The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected by ASI. It belongs to the Hinyan Buddhism sect in Maharashtra. The caves have a number of stupas, one of their significant features. The most prominent excavation is its chaitya in Cave XII, a good example of the early development of this form from wooden architecture, with a vaulted horseshoe ceiling. A vihar can be seen in Cave XVIII. It has a has a pillared verandah in front and is adorned with unique reliefs. These caves are notable for their indications of the awareness of wooden architecture. The carvings prove that Tabla, a percussion instrument – was used in India for at least 2300 years, and not introduced by Arabs. The carving shows a woman playing tabla and another woman, performing dance. #templesofancientindia