Aurangabad Caves || Buddha Leni | BAMU University | Sambhaji Nagar

Things to See in Aurangabad Caves Aurangabad Caves attract history buffs and art connoisseurs from across the world with its ancient sculptures. Holidaymakers too often visit this site to soak in the spell-binding views. Among the major things to see at the site are: Cave 1: It has a veranda adorned with large Buddha sculptures and supported by eight pillars with figures of tree Goddesses and Ganas carved on the square base. Cave 2: The main Buddha statue of this cave is in the Pralambapadasana position, seated on a lion throne, while the hands depict the Dharmachakra Mudra. Cave 3: The Buddha sculpture in this cave features a preaching posture, seated on a double lotus. Striking floral designs can be seen on the doors while the arches depict Naga guardians. Cave 4: It is a chaitya (a sanctuary or prayer hall) shaped in a square with octagonal pillars. It is adorned with sculptures of stepped merlons, which can be seen at the Ajanta Caves as well. Cave 5: The Buddha image here is seen in a Padmasana position with hands in Dhyana Mudra, placed on a rectangular pedestal. Several Sarasvati Miracle figures are etched on the walls. Cave 6: It has a veranda supported by pillars, a porch, and cells carved on the left and right sides of the hall. Here, the Buddha is placed on a lion throne in the western style, surrounded by other figures. Two other minor shrines in this cave also have Buddhist images. Cave 7: Apart from the main Buddha sculpture in the central shrine, Cave 7 has two chapels and sculptures of Tara figures, Pancika, Hariti, Ganesha, Avalokitesvara, and the like. Cave 8: This is a small cave and you can access it through the veranda of Cave 7. It has two Buddha images depicted in the Padmasana Cave 9 and Cave 10: Though the structures have suffered extensive damage, the sculptures of Buddha, Padmapani, Manjusri, and Tara can be seen here.Cave 11 and Cave 12: These are simple halls located at the back and have no carvings but feature plain pillars. Lesser-known Facts about Aurangabad CavesAurangabad Caves have artworks that display Tantric influences. Historians believe that Cave 3 was carved before Cave 1. Attractions near Aurangabad CavesSoneri Mahal (1.5 km) Bibi ka Maqbara (2.5 km) Panchakki (3.5 km) Himayat Bagh (4 km) Jama Masjid (4 km) Gul Mandi (5 km) Aurangabad Jain Temple (5 km) Chhatrapati Shivaji Museum (5 km) Siddharth Garden and Zoo (6 km) Dargah Baba Shah Musafir (6 km) Salim Ali Lake (6.5 km) Aurangabad city top 10 attractions History and tour Why you should visit Auranagabad, Sambhaji Nagar Maharashtra Who broke Buddhas Statue? ‪@suryawanshisushmita6748‬ #vlog #subscribe #caves #sambhajinagar #aurangabad #indianhistory