Famous Activites in India

Pandavleni caves, also known as Nasik caves, is located about 8 KM south of the center of Nashik, Maharashtra, India. These caves are also known as Pandu Lena or Tri Rashmi Leni. Pandavleni caves include 24 caves which are carved between 1st century B.C.E. and 3rd century C.E. It is recorded that additional sculptures were also added in these caves during the 6th century reflecting changes in Buddhist devotional practices. These caves are early examples of Indian rock-cut architecture which also represents Hinayana Buddhist tradition. Among these caves, there is only one cave meant for chaitya and others are viharas. The caves served as Chaitya has a particularly elaborated facade. The caves were carved in a long line on the north face of a hill called Tri Rasmi. Therefore, it is also known as Tri Rashmi Leni. The visitors in this cave are not only fascinating about the inscriptions belonging to the reign of Satavahana and Kshaharatas or Kshatrapas but also due to the Rock-Cut architecture of the 2nd century C.E.

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