Ravana Phadi, Aihole

A rock-cut Hindu temple from the 6th century AD. Contains exquisite stone carvings, an important monument of Chalukya architecture.

Udayagiri Caves, Khandagiri Caves

27 – 35 caves, carved around the 1st century BC. Historically important, contain valuable inscriptions and exquisite artwork.

Pandav Leni Caves

Five rock-cut Buddhist cave temples. According to local legends caves have been created by Pandavas – heroes of Hindu epic Mahabharata.

Lalitankura Pallavesvara Griham

The southernmost rock-cut Pallava Hindu cave temple, located in Trichy Rockfort and created in the early 7th century AD.

Koneri Mandapam

A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. This unusual temple has five sanctuaries and two styles of columns.

Mahishasura Mardini Cave

A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram. It contains two beautiful sculpted panels with religious motives.

Ramanuja Mandapam

A rock-cut Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram, initially devoted to Shiva. Most likely built in AD 640- 674.

Krishna Mandapam

The largest Hindu cave temple in Mahabalipuram, adorned with wonderful depictions of rural life. Created around the late 7th century.

Atiranachanda Mandapam

The northernmost rock-cut Hindu temple in Mahabalipuram. Most likely created in the late 7th century.

Elephanta Caves

Group of beautiful, five Hindu and two Buddhist rock-cut temples, built around the 5th – 8th century AD. Great Cave includes the famous sculpture of Trimurthi.