Kolvi Caves

Kolvi Caves or Kholve Caves, are located at Kolvi village in the state of Rajasthan, India. They are carved out in laterite rock hill. This Buddhist site has stupas, chaityas containing figures of Buddha. An architectural style shows dominance of Hinayana sect in this region. The caves has statues of Buddha in the meditation and standing position.[1] The stupas and colossal statues of Buddha are archaeologically significant.[2] Around Kolva village similar caves have been discovered which proves existence of prosperous Buddhist civilization in the region.[3]

Kolvi Caves
Kolvi Caves
Kolvi Caves
Shown within India
Coordinates24.0118137°N 75.8480568°E / 24.0118137; 75.8480568
TypeBuddhist Caves
Pilgrimage to
Buddha's
Holy Sites
The Four Main Sites
Four Additional Sites
Other Sites
Later Sites

The caves

The caves are in state of natural weathering resulting complete damage on northern and eastern side, but their remains are important in the architecture.[1] The group has 50 caves in which many caves have lost their figure faces due to decaying. Currently caves are not occupied.[4] Few caves have open or pillared verandah.[5]

  • Kholvi Caves, plan and elevation
  • Kolvi Caves
  • Kolvi Caves
  • Kolvi Caves
  • Buddha statue
  • Rock-hewn chaitya arch
  • Pillars

Further reading

Fergusson, James; Burgess, James (6 May 2013). The cave temples of India. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. pp. 395–399. ISBN 978-1108055529.

See also

References
  1. Jaipur Circle, ASI. "Buddhist Caves, Pillars, and Idols". Archaeological Survey of India. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  2. "A new dot on the tourism map". The Financial Express. 20 November 2005. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  3. "Buddhist Caves, Kolvi". Jhalawar District, Government of Rajasthan. Archived from the original on 3 December 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  4. Kumar, Arjun (22 April 2012). "Rajasthan's best kept secret: 3 Buddhist cave complexes". The Economic Times. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
  5. Hadoti Tourism Development Society. "Jhalawar". Hadoti Tourism Development Society. Retrieved 30 November 2013.
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