Why to visit Mahakali Caves
Mahakali caverns, often referred to as Kondivita Caves, are the ideal representation of how people lived when they were young. They could be 2000 years old and were supposedly constructed between the first and sixth century. The caverns, which are organised into two primary groups and include a total of 19 chambers, are constructed from exceptionally sturdy basalt rock.
Scriptures in Pali, a language that predates Sanskrit, can be seen on the walls. Most of the caverns are located on a modest slope that only rises a few metres above the surrounding terrain. The caves are vulnerable to weathering since they were created in volcanic trap breccias. The tiny caves have a lot of rock-cut cisterns in them.
Architecture:
- There are twenty openings in all to the Mahakali caverns. The caverns in the south-east are older than those in the north-west.
- Two of the four caverns in the North-West category were used as homes, while one served as an eating area. The next group includes a church, the noteworthy cave 9, a few shrines, and a few homes.
- Only cave number nine is chaitya, and it has seven images of Buddha in addition to disfigured figures from Buddhist legend.
- Other intriguing rock-cut monuments include a tiny auditorium built for the teacher and his students.
About Cave Number 9 of Mahakali Caves:
The largest of the fifteen caves in the Mahakali Caves, cave number 9 is a Chaitya, or prayer hall. Along with various representations from Buddhist mythology, it includes seven statues of the Lord Buddha. However, the statues have been damaged, and all that is left are their silhouettes without any details.
Nearby Attractions:
- Prithvi Theatre (2.3 km)
- Sri Radha Ji Rasabibari Ji Temple (1.6 km)
- Lokhandwala Complex Market (1.8 km)
- Infiniti Mall (3.9 km)
Nearby Restaurants:
- Shakey Wakey (0.5 km)
- Sammy Sosa (0.5 km)
- Quesso Ristorante (0.1 km)
- The Homemade Cafe (39 m)
Entry Fee: INR 20 per person
Best time to visit: October to February
Ideal duration: 2-3 hours
