Other Chaityas and Viharas Karla Caves



view of hermitages.



another portion of caves.


within complex great many other carved chaityas, viharas, or dwelling places caves monks. notable feature of these caves arched entrances , vaulted interiors. names of donors inscribed on pillars in brahmi script in these caves. outside facade has intricate details carved in imitation of finished wood. central motif large horseshoe arch. there ashokan pillar @ front, closed stone facade , torana in between.


one of vihara cells bears inscription of satavahana ruler vasishthiputra pulumavi (130-159 ce).



success!! on second day of third fortnight of winter in twenty fourth year of king sri pulumavi, son of vasithi, pious gift of lay worshiper harapharana, son of setapharana, sovasaka, living in abulama, nine-celled hall, has been given universal sangha, special property of mahasamghikas, in honor of parents , securing welfare , happiness of beings. in twenty first year had been completed , ...... me budharakhita , mother ...., lay worshipper. ......a pious gift of budharakhita s mother.










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