Junagadh Buddhist Cave Groups

[2] They were carved into living rock during the reign of Emperor Ashoka and are considered the earliest monastic settlement in the area.

[1] Group has 13 caves modelled in three floors, carved in 45 m. (150 ft.) long, influenced by Buddhist architecture.

These caves located at Uperkot beyond the 300 feet deep moat, close to Adi Kadi Vav, were carved in 2nd–3rd century A.D.

According to ASI "The cave group is in three tiers, with all members of each galleries shown in semi-relief, but only two storeys having regular floors.

The lower floor has exquisitely carved pillars whose base, shaft and capital carry unique decorative design.

"[1] These caves are gilded with beautiful pillars and entrances, water cisterns, horseshoe-shaped chaitya windows, an assembly hall and cell for meditation.