[4] The inscriptions and the cave temple are protected as a Monument of National Importance, by the Archaeological Survey of India per Notification No.

The most prominent excavation is its chaitya (or chaityagrha – Cave XII), a good example of the early development of this form from wooden architecture, with a vaulted horseshoe ceiling.

Its vihara (Cave XVIII) has a pillared verandah in front and is adorned with unique reliefs.

The most impressive monument is the large shrine — chaityagriha — with an open, horseshoe-arched entrance; according to the Archaeological Survey of India, the chaityagrha is the most prominent aspect of the caves, and one of the earliest of the type.

A cistern inscription shows the name of a donor, Maharathi Kosikiputa Vihnudata, from the 2nd century AD.

A wooden beam records two more inscriptions datable to the 2nd century B.C., which indicates caves have been there for at least 2200 years.

[7] The sculptures feature elaborate headdress, garlands, and jewellery; they might have originally been painted in bright colors but later covered with plaster.

[14] Near the last cave is a waterfall that, during the monsoon season, flows water into a small pool at the bottom.

A notable part of the monument is a group of 14 stupas, five inside and nine outside an irregular excavation.

[1] Ploughman's wife, Bodhi, gifted this Vihara as her name is inscribed on cell door.

[16] Rail pattern ornament, broken animal figures, verandah is on frontal side.

The pillar has 7 different symbols of Buddha shown in floral form, buds, leaves, fan.

"[16] One more inscription over two wells in one recess describes "a religious gift of cistern by Vinhudata, son of Kosiki, a great warrior.