Showing posts with label Sana cave. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Sana cave. Show all posts

Friday, 18 October 2019

Sana caves Relics of buddhist past, specilly known for bhimchori

Route: Kotda village - ingorala khambha - khadadhar - turn left from borala talada road - then u reach to sana cave 
Kotda is my home town so I give you a route from their
The Shana Dungar Buddhist Caves or simply called as Sana Buddhist Caves are located in Shana Vankiya in Una Taluka,  Vankiya is located which is located 28 km far, north-easterly to Una town, about 38km south-easterly to Tulsishyam and 35km west of Rajula.
We are visiting with  family, it is half day picnic spot
you can get small Mataji mandir where people came and do bhojan self-made. locals come regularly for visit site.




The rock cut carving includes 62 caves spread over the hill consisting stupaschaityas, pillows and benches. The halls of few caves are dome-shaped and pillared. According to historians, the construction of caves had started by the 2nd century BC in Western India
 The largest cave, Cave 2, is named Bhima-ni-Cori and is considered to be similar to Ebhala- Mandapa, This cave is approximately 21 meters in depth and has a width of 18.3 meters. The ceiling is 5.3 meters high and provides ample space to tourists wishing to walk through them. It also has six pillars which are located between the pilasters in front. One of the pillars depicts unique features of a concave neck between the drum and the dome.




 Sana Caves is also known for its scenic beauty and provides a retreat to tourists wishing to enjoy the beauty and charm of the topographical landscapes beyond.