Indrasala Cave

It is stated in Buddhist mythology to be the cave where Buddha lived for a while, and gave the sermon called the Sakkapañha Sutta to deity Indra.

The teachings in this Indrasala Cave Sutta is, in part, the basis for the Theravada tradition of punna (earning merit) and varam (favor).

[1] Buddhist texts mention the Indrasala Cave to be in the Vediya or Vediyaka mountain, to the north of Ambasanda, near Rajagrha.

[3] Since the 19th century, many scholars had attempted to identify this hill and the location of the Indrasala Cave where Buddha lived.

Numerous depictions of the scene are known, the earliest being those of the Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya, circa 150 BCE.

Visit of Indra to the Indrasala cave. The Buddha is symbolized by his throne in the cave ( Mahabodhi Temple , Bodh Gaya , circa 150 BCE).
The Visit of Indra to the Buddha in the Indrasaila cave. The Buddha is symbolized by his throne. Wild animal are depicted around the cave (Stupa 1 Northern Gateway, Sanchi . 1st century BCE/CE).