On the outskirts of Bhubaneswar there are two twin hills and one of them is Udayagiri.
Here there are large number of natural as well as artificial caves that were constructed from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD.
It is believed that history of the place dates back to the times of Bhagawan Adinatha. During this period the place belonged to the Kalinga region and many brave and strong Jain Kings ruled here. Some of the cave temples were stated at the time of Lord Mahavira and others in the time of emperor Kharvel Ist Century BC and later.
The prominent sites are:
The ancient idols in these caves stand as a unique example of its kind. We shall soon explore more of this place.
Here there are large number of natural as well as artificial caves that were constructed from the 2nd century BC to the 1st century AD.
It is believed that history of the place dates back to the times of Bhagawan Adinatha. During this period the place belonged to the Kalinga region and many brave and strong Jain Kings ruled here. Some of the cave temples were stated at the time of Lord Mahavira and others in the time of emperor Kharvel Ist Century BC and later.
The prominent sites are:
- Alkapuri Gumpha
- Bagha Gumpha
- Jai Vijay Gumpha
- Rani Gumpha
- Ganesh Gumpha
- Swarg Gumpha
- Sarpa Gumpha
- Chota Hati Gumpha
- Hati Gumpha
- Lilita Kunda
- Apsidal Structure
- Ptalapuri Gumpha
The ancient idols in these caves stand as a unique example of its kind. We shall soon explore more of this place.
