Udayagiri caves: Near Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh India are

Udayagiri Caves near Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh India are home to 20 rock-cut caves including the iconic Varaha sculpture, read all about it here. The Udayagiri Caves in Madhya Pradesh are ancient rock-cut temples featuring stunning sculptures and inscriptions from the Gupta period. Khandagiri and Udayagiri Caves, located on twin hills near Bhubaneswar, are among Odisha’s most popular historical and archaeological sites. These ancient rock-cut caves are a testament to the architectural brilliance and cultural richness of the Jain heritage. As some of the earliest examples of Jain rock-cut architecture in India, they hold immense historical and spiritual significance. Here’s everything you need to know about exploring the Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves. The hill of Udaigiri (also spelled Udayagiri, Udaygiri, etc.) is located in the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh. It stretches about 2.5 km from the northeast to the southwest reaching its highest altitude of 350 feet at the northeast end. A great depression in the middle of the hill divides it into two parts. This depression is in the form of a passage running east to west across the hill. The northwest boundary of the hill is marked by the Halali River (also known as Bes River) while the ...