Jaya Vijaya Gumpha is located on Udayagiri hill in Orissa. This is of the period Mahameghavahana Chedi dynasty during 1st century B.C.
This is a double storeyed rock cut cave having pillared veranda in the upper floor where as the lower floor is without pillars. In the past this cave was used by Jain monks.
The caves are devoid of any sculptural friezes. At the entrance of the upper cave is sculptures of door keepers.
This is a double storeyed rock cut cave having pillared veranda in the upper floor where as the lower floor is without pillars. In the past this cave was used by Jain monks.
The caves are devoid of any sculptural friezes. At the entrance of the upper cave is sculptures of door keepers.
Good information. The caves look beautiful holistically.
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Wonderful rock cuts and carvings!
ReplyDeleteI canot even begin to imagine how hard life must have been for the monks who lived in the cave. They were definitely secluded from the rest of society. It is interesting that there were no sculptures for the monks...just up above. Door keepers...so interesting.
ReplyDeleteI'm always so amazed by the incredible history of your country!! I would so love to visit there! Fortunately, your captures/posts are the next best thing! Thank you for sharing with us, Rajesh!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteThe darkness of that "cave" looks so inviting!
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What gifted artisans our predecessors were!
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interesting to know that you can go inside that ruin and climb. fun for visitors. hope not adding to the destruction of the "ruin"
ReplyDeleteWhat a marvelous old rock cave.
ReplyDeleteYes , wonderful sculpture, full of sensuality !
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I am always impressed by such "primitive" architecture. Great photos! My Skies
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ReplyDeleteLooks like it would take some effor and dedication to tour.
ReplyDeletewas there a few months ago..nice composition
ReplyDeleteLovely door keeper's statue.
ReplyDeleteIf you can't have human doorkeepers, then stone ones will do!
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ReplyDelete@Rajesh, you seem to have travelled the best of India. The Udayagiri caves appear truly beautiful. I am sure the ancient people might have put in a lot of effort to make these lovely carvings in black stone. Great share.
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ReplyDeleteWonderful rock cuts and carvings!
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