The Ghatotkach Caves are located 18 km to the west of Ajantha, near Jinjala, India.

[1] The caves have an inscription by Varahadeva, a minister of the Vakataka dynasty under King Harishena (r. c. 475 – c. 500 CE).

[2] Varahadeva is also known for a decatory inscription in Cave 16 at Ajanta caves in which he affirms his devotion to the Buddhist faith: "regarding the sacred law as his only companion, (he was) extremely devoted to the Buddha, the teacher of the world".

It includes mention of a person named Soma, who had Kshatriya as well as Brahmana wives.

[3] The Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation advises that the caves are only for the adventurous traveller as access is difficult.