Shirwal Caves

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Shirwal Caves consist of 15 Buddhist Caves, in small village called Shriwal, 48 Km south of Pune, India.[1]

One is Chaitya and 14 Caves represent Vihara. All caves are plain belonging to the early phase of Buddhism.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Ahir, D. C. (2003). Buddhist sites and shrines in India : history, art, and architecture (1. ed. ed.). Delhi: Sri Satguru Publ. p. 201. ISBN 8170307740. 
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