These are the caves for the Jain Monks for residential purpose, built in
the city of Bhuvneshwara, Orissa. These have a historical, Archeological and
religious importance. Based on the inscriptions of Hathigumpa in total 117
caves were excavated by Kharavela and others on the Kumari Hill.
Flashback
The caves are built on two hills known as Kumari Parvat, facing each other
across the road in between the two. It was the King Kharavela during whose
reign these were built as residential complexes for the Jain ( a caste)
monks. Udayagiri meaning the Sunrise Hill has 18 caves in all whereas
Khandagiri has 15 caves.
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»Language - Oriya, English
»Clothings - Semi cottons and cottons
throughout the year
»Best Time To Visit - October to March
