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Shirwal Caves

Coordinates: 18°08′36″N 73°56′22″E / 18.1433937°N 73.939501°E / 18.1433937; 73.939501
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Shirwal Caves
Shirwal Caves
Map showing the location of Shirwal Caves
Map showing the location of Shirwal Caves
Map showing the location of Shirwal Caves
Map showing the location of Shirwal Caves
Coordinates18°08′36″N 73°56′22″E / 18.1433937°N 73.939501°E / 18.1433937; 73.939501

Shirwal Caves are a group of 15 Buddhist caves located in a small village called Shriwal, 48 km south of Pune, India.[1]

One is Chaitya and 14 Caves represent Vihara. All caves are plain belonging to the early phase of Buddhism.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publ. p. 201. ISBN 8170307740.