Ghatotkacha Cave

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The Ghatotkach Caves are located 18 km to the west of Ajantha, near Jinjala, India. The caves include three Buddhist caves, one is a chaitya and two are viharas. The caves were excavated in the 6th century AD, and were influenced by Mahayana Buddhism.

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Location: 20.5526, 75.585, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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  • Ghatotkacha Cave
    ancient Buddhist cave in Maharshtra, India
  • Ajanta Caves
    caves in India
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