Kanheri caves

May 18, 2022

Various amenities were inaugurated at ancient Kanheri Caves on the occasion of Buddha Purnima.
They are located in the forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park, in the western outskirts of Mumbai.
They cover the period from 2nd to 9th century AD. It has around 100 caves.
They belong to the Hinayana phase of Buddhist architecture.
However, additions were made when Mahayana Buddhism was gaining ground. Ex: 5th century image of Buddha.
Kanheri was mentioned in the travelogues of foreign travellers. The earliest reference of Kanheri is ascribed to Fa-Hein who visited India during 399-411 CE.