God
These caves are dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha Swamy and Lakshmi Narasimha Swami. On 1st floor Sri Maha Vishnu, Lord Shiva and Brahma arts were carved on the rocks. On the 2nd floor Padmanabha swami recumbent posture was sculpted out of a single rock which is 20 ft long. In 3rd floor unfinished triple shrine of Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma are located.
Interesting Facts
- It is believed that there is an underground passage between Undavalli Caves and Mangalagiri Temple which is 8 km in length.
Best Season To Visit
The best season to visit the temple is Winter season. The best months to visit are September to February.
Weather
Highest - April to June (45°C during day and 35°C during night)Average - May (35°C during the day and 25°C during night)Lowest - December to February (26°C during day and 21°C during night)Monsoon season - August to October
Dress Code
- For men the dress code is Shirt & Trouser, Dhoti or Pyjamas with upper cloth.
- For women the preferred dress code is saree or half-saree with blouse or chudidhar with pyjama and upper cloth.
- Shorts, mini-skirts, middies, sleeveless tops, low-waist jeans and short-length T-shirts are not allowed.
Do's & Dont's
- Do bathe and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
- Do respect ancient customs and co-piligrims while at temple.
- Smoking and drinking is prohibited in this temple.
- Chewing betel leaves, tobacco, gutka and spitting inside temple is strictly prohibited.
transport connections
| Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
 Vijayawada Bus Station |
10.2 KM | 0866-2570005 |
 Vijayawada Railway station |
11.1 KM | 139 |
 Vijayawada International Airport |
29.7 KM | 0866-2846729 |
Architecture
Undavalli Caves were carved out of solid sandstone on a hillside and they serve as one of the finest testimonials to the viswakarma sthapathis. Inscriptions on the walls of the first floor are adorned with frescoes showing scenes from mythological stories and made in the 7th – 8th century AD, some paintings here have been done also in later time periods.
History
This rock-cut cave dates back to 6th -7th century A.D. The King Vishnu Kundina promoted Buddhism, during his times this caves used to be the rest homes for Buddist monks. Later this region came under the control of Hindu rulers who promoted Hinduism. Chalukyan Kings contributed to building this rock-cut caves. These caves are carved out of sand stone on a hillside in the period of 4th to 5th centuries. The main cave belongs to the earliest examples of Gupta architecture.
Temple Timings
| Day | Timings |
|---|---|
| All Days | 09:00 AM - 06:00 PM |
Tours
Airports
| Airport Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Shamshabad | 40 KM |
| Lorem Ipsum | 12 KM |
Railway Stations
| Railway Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Secunderabad | 10 KM |
| Nampally | 12 KM |
| Begumpet | 6 KM |
| Lingampally | 20 KM |
Bus Stations
| Bus Station Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| MGBS | 35 KM |
| CBS | 28 KM |
| kukatpally | 20 KM |
| Lingampally | 30 KM |
| Uppal | 35 KM |
Private Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Private Transport | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
| Private Transport1 | 8 KM | 9546858757 |
Local Transports
| Transport Name | Distance | Contact Number |
|---|---|---|
| Local Transport | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
| Local Transport1 | 5 KM | 9546858757 |
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Heritage Monuments
ROCK CUT CAVE
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An eminent example of Indian rock-cut architecture
Museum
BAUDHASREE ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM
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The museum is established in the year1992
Caves
UNDAVALLI CAVES
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Believed to be built between 4th and 5th C.E by Gupta dynasty
Fort
KONDAVEEDU FORT
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Fort was constructed during the time of Telugu Chodas
Beach
SURYALANKA BEACH
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The beach is famous for the sweeping views of the sun, sea and sand
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