Karad Caves
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Agashiv Caves is group of 66 Buddhist caves located south west of the Karad town, near village Jakhinwadi overlooking the Koyna River.[1]
The caves are located on Agashiv hill and some caves are scattered around Jakhinwadi The caves facing south are important caves. There are caves in the valley as well.One of the caves is named after Chokhamela who stayed in the caves for about 8 years.[2]
These caves are carved in first century BC and are very simple.[1]
- Cave 5 - have earliest Buddhist symbols
- Cave 30- Buddhist symbols
The inscription describes the gift by Sanghmitra, Son of Gopala.[1]
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