Where Is Karle Chaitya?
The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, Are a Complex of Ancient Buddhist Indian Rock-Cut Caves at Karli Near Lonavala, Maharashtra. It Is...
The Karla Caves, Karli Caves, Karle Caves or Karla Cells, are a complex of ancient Buddhist Indian rock-cut caves at Karli near Lonavala, Maharashtra. It is just 10.9 Kilometers away from Lonavala.
How many Chaityas are there?
There are 16 Viharas and one Chaitya situated in Nasik of Maharashtra. The Nasik Chaitya is also known as 'Pandulane'. It also consisted of musical hall. These earlier Viharas were related to Hinyana Buddhism (Satvahana period).
What are the different aspects of Karle Chaitya Griha?
This Chaitya Griha is 45 metres long and up to 14 metre high. It is completely carved out of rock; nothing has been used in addition to it. There are fifteen pillars flanked on both the side of the hall which is adorned with beautiful sculptures of humans and animals.