Kolvi Caves
Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 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]
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 pillered verandah.[5]
Further reading
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See also
PROTECTED MONUMENTS BY ARCHAEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF INDIA IN RAJASTHAN
Citations
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- Buddhist monasteries in India
- Colossal Buddha statues
- Buddhist caves
- Indian rock-cut architecture
- Former populated places in India
- Buddhist pilgrimages
- Buddhist monasticism
- Buddhist architecture
- Indian architecture
- Architectural styles
- Caves containing pictograms in India
- Tourist attractions in Jhalawar district
