Mahakali Caves

The Kondivite Caves, are a group of 19 rock-cut monuments built between 1st century BCE and 6th century CE. This Buddhist monastery is located in the eastern suburb of Andheri in the city of Mumbai in western India. The monument consists of two groups of rock-cut caves – four caves more to the north-west and 15 caves more to the south-east. Most caves a…
The Kondivite Caves, are a group of 19 rock-cut monuments built between 1st century BCE and 6th century CE. This Buddhist monastery is located in the eastern suburb of Andheri in the city of Mumbai in western India. The monument consists of two groups of rock-cut caves – four caves more to the north-west and 15 caves more to the south-east. Most caves are viharas and cells for monks, but Cave 9 of the south-eastern group is chaitya. Caves in the northwest have been created mainly in the 4th – 5th century, while the south-eastern group is older. The monument contains also rock-cut cisterns and remnants of other structures.
  • Location: Andheri (East), Near Caves road, Mumbai
  • Elevation: 70 m (230 ft)
  • Geology: Basalt
  • Entrances: 20
  • Difficulty: easy

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