Lenyadri

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Lenyadri, sometimes called Ganesa Lena, Ganesh Pahar Caves, are a series of about 30 rock-cut Buddhist "caves", located about 4.8 kilometres (3.0 mi) north of Junnar in Pune district in the Indian state of Maharashtra. They are cut into a natural cliff or steep slope. Other caves surrounding the city of Junnar are: Manmodi Caves, Shivneri Caves and Tulja Caves. The Lenyadri caves date between the 1st and 3rd century AD. Some have later been adapted to Hindu use.

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Location: 19.2428, 73.8856, KML, Cluster Map, Maps,
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  • Lenyadri
    cave in India
  • Manmodi caves
    caves in Maharashtra, India
  • Shivneri Caves
    caves in Maharashtra, India
  • Tulja Caves
    cave in India (Maharashtra)
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