Pandav Leni
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Pandav Leni, also known as the Pandavleni Caves, is an ancient group of rock-cut Buddhist caves near Nashik, Maharashtra, renowned for their historic inscriptions and intricate carvings.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Buddhist rock-cut cave complex
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archaeological site ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Pandavleni Caves
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Trirashmi Caves NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Hinayana Buddhism
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Theravada Buddhist monks ⓘ |
| builtDuring |
Kshatrapa period
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Satavahana period NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| constructionPeriod | circa 1st century BCE to 3rd century CE ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
Brahmi inscriptions
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donative inscriptions ⓘ intricate carvings ⓘ pillared verandas ⓘ rock-cut chaityas ⓘ rock-cut viharas ⓘ sculpted facades ⓘ stone-cut cells ⓘ water cisterns ⓘ |
| hasInscriptionsIn | Prakrit language ⓘ |
| hasInscriptionsScript | Brahmi script NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasMotif |
Bodhi tree carvings
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Buddhist stupas ⓘ lotus motifs ⓘ rail-pattern ornamentation ⓘ |
| hasNotableCave |
Cave 10
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Cave 18 NERFINISHED ⓘ Cave 3 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| hasNumberOfCaves | 24 ⓘ |
| hasPrimaryUse |
monastic dwelling
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place of Buddhist worship ⓘ |
| heritageStatus | protected monument of national importance in India ⓘ |
| isAccessibleBy | hill steps ⓘ |
| isManagedBy | Archaeological Survey of India NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
India
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Maharashtra ⓘ Nashik NERFINISHED ⓘ Nashik district NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Trirashmi Hill NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Pandavas (mythological association, not historical origin) NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| nearbyCityDistance | approximately 8 km from Nashik city centre ⓘ |
| overlooks |
Godavari River valley
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Nashik city NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Buddhism NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| stateParty | Government of Maharashtra NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| style | Indian rock-cut architecture ⓘ |
| tourismActivity |
heritage tourism
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trekking and hiking ⓘ |
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