The undavalli caves are
located 6km from Vijayawada on Vijayawada
Amaravathi Road, near to Prakasam Barrage.
Amaravathi the new capital of Andhra Pradesh State is 33 kms from Undavalli Caves.
Amaravathi the new capital of Andhra Pradesh State is 33 kms from Undavalli Caves.
Undavalli caves are associated with the Vishnukunda Kings 420 AD
to 620 AD. The caves are dedicated to Anantha Padmanabha swami and Narasimha
Swamy.
The Carving was made out of solid sandstone on a Hillside in the 4th
and 5th centuries. A.D.There are several caves.The main attraction
of this cave is gigantic statue of Lord Vishnu, Located on the Second Floor,
which is about 5 meters long and is
carved of a single block of Granite Rock.
The caves also hoard numerous shrines . Shines dedicated to
Trimuthi ---Lord Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswar. The caves are example of primitive
rock-cut monastery and Gupta Architecture.In the First Floor , we can see
Buddhist monastery and 1st floor retains style of Buddhist Sculptures.
The caves are located in
the Undavalli village in Tadepalli Mandal
in Guntur Districtin Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of
Krishna River, are Example of Indian Rock-cut architecture.
The skill and
workmanship of the Craftsman can be be
understood from the sculptures displayed
on the walls.
In Rock-cut architecture in addition to making small statues from Rock,.Sculpting of 4 Storied building in single Rock is great and wonderful work which requires, worksmanship, patience and dedication.
Indian rock-cut architecture is truly a wonder of all times.
Timings: 9 AM TO 6 PM Everyday.In Rock-cut architecture in addition to making small statues from Rock,.Sculpting of 4 Storied building in single Rock is great and wonderful work which requires, worksmanship, patience and dedication.
Indian rock-cut architecture is truly a wonder of all times.
Distance : 7 Km from Vijayawada
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