Udayagiri Caves

Udayagiri Caves

Situated North-East of Bhopal, in the town of Vidisha, ‘Udayagiri Caves’ are one of India’s most significant archaeological sites dating to the Gupta rule between 4th and 5th century AD. These caves are a treasure trove of rock-cut sculptures of numerous Hindu deities and Jain pantheons, illustrating a classical Gupta art. In all, the region is abound in around twenty caves out of which one is dedicated to Jainism and remaining nineteen to Hinduism. The most notable of all relief sculptures found in these historic caves, is the sculpture of Hindu God Vishnu depicted in the form of Varaha (boar) rescuing the Mother Goddess (Bhu Devi) from being drowned in an ocean. The site is also full of Sanskrit inscriptions dating back to the reigns of Chandragupta II and Kumaragupta I. On top of the hills dotted by these caves, one can also see some fine archaeological remains of Buddhist stupas and Hindu temples. 

How To Reach:

Its About 60 km from Bhopal nearest Railway Station is Sanchi And Vidisha.Buses are available from Bhopal To Sanchi And Sanchi To Udayagiri.Taxi also available from bhopal,vidisha and Sanchi.