Chotahati Gumpha is located on Udayagiri hill near Bhubaneswar. This natural cave is of the period 1st century B.C. when Mahameghavahana Chedi dynasty ruled the place.
This is a small cave of sandstone with a low ceiling. The facade of the cave has remarkable carvings on it.
The facade is decorated with plants, floral motifs, elephant figures, pilaster crowning with winged animal.
This is a small cave of sandstone with a low ceiling. The facade of the cave has remarkable carvings on it.
The facade is decorated with plants, floral motifs, elephant figures, pilaster crowning with winged animal.
29 comments:
informative post
beautiful photos
thanks
Nice art work!
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nice clicks
Fantastic images, Rajesh !Thanks for sharing...
Ancient marvel! Great close up detail on rock carving
Very impressive cave.
Wonderful building and carvings and superb captures as always, Rajesh!!
Beautiful carvings. I wonder who did all the carvings it is beautiful and huge!
Kim,USA
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Que belas fotos!!!
Essas esculturas impressionam pela riqueza de detalhes.
Bom restinho de semana!
Beijinhos do Brasil.
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looks well preserved.
Yet to be there! Great shots.
Yes, That beauty ... I like that elephant. Enchanting!
amazing amount of details in the decorative carvings, thanks for taking us on tour with you
amazing carvings.
Wonderful closeup!
Impressive cave, very nice shots!
Amazing !
delicate rock carvings.
Wonderful elephant carvings.
The elephant carvings are amazing.
Wonderful sculpture detail! Love the bold elephant shape!
Superb carvings of the elephants. Such a pity about the damage they have sustained.
What can I say...wow.
Happy Sunday!
Marvellous sculptures.
If it weren't for you, I would have missed seeing this. Loved it!
Hi Rajesh,
I am so thankful I found you, so I can visit India thru your lenses.
TY,
/CC girl
Thank you all for appreciating this ancient cave.
Great, impressive sculpture!
Lovely carvings, intriguing cave.
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