Excursion
Caves
[ Borra Caves | Mogalarajapuram Caves
| Akkana and Madanna Caves | Undavalli
Caves ]
Borra
Caves:
At a distance of about 90-95-km from Vishakhapatnam are the Borra
Caves, which attained historical and religious importance. Borra
Caves are located at distance of 90 km from Vishakhapatnam. They
are spread over the Eastern Ghats and occupy an area of 2 square
kilometers. The one-million-year-old Borra Caves are situated at
a height 1400 feet above the sea level. These limestone caves were
formed as a result of the action of Gosthani River. The river, which
now flows through these caves, was once upon a time flowing over
the limestone area. Due to the pressure exerted by the river water
on the mineral deposits, the limestone dissolved and gradually the
caves were formed. In the process, giving rise to several interesting
structures like - a mushroom, a temple, a mosque, a church and many
more.
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Mogalarajapuram Caves:
Just 5-km from Vijayawada are the Mogalarajapuram caves having three
cave temples, dating back to the 5th century AD. Out of the 3 cave
temples constructed here only one is still in good condition with
the idols of Lord Nataraja, Vinayaka and others. The Ardhanareeshwara
Murthy found here is considered the only one of its kind in south
India. These caves are datable to 5th Century AD. The idols of Lord
Nataraja, Vinayaka and Arthanareeswara are carved here.
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Akkana and Madanna Caves:
On the way to the Kanakadurga Temple are the rock-cut caves dedicated
to Akkana and Madanna, who were ministers in the court of Abdul
Hasan Tanashah in the 17th century. A short distance away is another
cave that dates back to the 2nd century BC, which hosts the Hindu
trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Maheshwara.
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Undavalli Caves:
The Undavalli caves, in the village of Undavalli, are at a distance
of 8-km from Vijayawada and nearly 280-km from Hyderabad. The high
hill overlooking the Krishna River hosts fine specimens of cut-in
architectural and sculptural models.
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