It is a rectangular cell with a rock-cut plinth in which there is a very unique Śhiva linga. This Shiva linga has been given a face with the hair is tied up into a topknot with long locks cascading down each side. 
The cave is entered through an entrance with delicately-carved floral scrolls. Externally, the cave is flanked by rock-cut pilasters and two guardians that have been damaged and weather-worn.
46 comments:
The detail in this sculpture are amazing.
Nice to know about this cave ........
nice sculptures
thanks
that's different and unique!
I've visited this so many times.. really a lovely place
nice captures !!
One has to wonder what people did back in the 4th and 5th centuries other than sculpt figures in caves? I mean, you commissioned these, who paid the artists, why did they "encave" them? So many questions!
The top shot is absolutely beautiful!
Another spectacular post!! Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
I like the sculpture very much. Interesting to find it in caves.
What an amazing history your country has!! Another superb look at such an incredible place! Always look forward to your posts, Rajesh, and the beauty you share with us!
Sylvia
How interesting! Great photos.
Beautiful carvings -- I wonder why they're in caves? I"ll go back and read the post again, maybe I missed something.
What a unique place, nice shots. There are cave-dwellings in the state in which I live, I need to visit them one of these days.
Thank you for taking time to explain these interesting and ancient sculptures. good stuff.
garry.
I wish I can visit this place one day, Amazing.
Interesting world!
Great shots!
Nice cave with a rich history. Would love to visit such caves.
What a beautiful statue so well preserved over the centuries inside it's cave.
What graceful and utterly lovely guardians! They are looking good for their age.
Beautiful pictures, I like the sculptures. Good.
I could not imagine such exquisite art carved on the walls of the cave. How well preserved too!
Beautiful cave art.
Wow! Amazing journey - I love the way posts like yours transport me from the warmth of my armchair here in UK to a world I would never have known! ABC Wednesday is what this is all about!
Thanks so much
Denise ABC Team
One COOL cave!
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Unique and Interesting!
I am always amazed by the intricate detail of the art and statuary you post. Beautiful.
These statues look so modern, they are very beautiful! Thanks for sharing. Have a very nice week!
Wil, ABC Wednesday team.
I've never been to India but I've always been fascinated by the many beautiful products I see here in the Philippines. I'm glad to have found your blog! Patsy from
HeARTworks
Beautiful!
Crystal Palace & Carousel
Chubskulit, ABC Wednesday Team
Thank you for sharing these beautiful sculptures and the history behind them with us.
That's a very beautiful sculpture !
so unique it is.
Very interesting. Looks so beautiful.
Fascinating and the sculptures are so beautiful.
Beautifully carved and wonderfully captured once again ...
Thank you all for appreciating this ancient craftsmanship.
Very interesting blog with beautiful pictures Rajesh!
Greetings from Holland,
Anna :-))
Amazing sculpture. nice details. visiting from ABC Wednesday.
That is a very beautiful Shiva Linga.
Never seen such a shiv linga. Looks so unique
That is indeed a very unique shiv linga. So beautiful, never knew of this place. Thanks for sharing.
Nice one. Look forward to more images. That would give us much more idea about the place.
Hmm...that is a one-of-a-kind of Shiv-ling. Thank you for sharing that picture.
Fascinating pictures...and the Shiva Linga is unique. Have never been there, want to visit the place some day :)
Thanks Rajesh...
Thank you all for appreciating this ancient cave temple.
Awesome! I actually had the chance to go to these last summer...thanks for for sharing
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