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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
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 pillared verandah.[5]
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Pillars
Further reading
The cave temples of India{{#if:Fergusson|, Fergusson}. Cambridge University Press(6 May 2013). ISBN 978-1108055529
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Buddhist Caves, Pillars, and Idols, Jaipur Circle, ASI. Archaeological Survey of India.
- ↑ A new dot on the tourism map. The Financial Express(20 November 2005).
- ↑ Buddhist Caves, Kolvi. Jhalawar District, Government of Rajasthan.
- ↑ Rajasthan's best kept secret: 3 Buddhist cave complexes. The Economic Times(22 April 2012).
- ↑ Jhalawar, Hadoti Tourism Development Society. Hadoti Tourism Development Society.
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