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Junnar Caves




Junnar Caves are a cluster of Buddhist caves in Pune District. The caves date back to the second and third century AD and are divided into three distinct groups.

The first group, Tulija Lena Group, has a circular dome ceiling in the chaitya hall. The second group of caves is situated 2 km south of Junnar, towards the Manmodi Hills. The third group called Ganesh Lena Group, 4 km south of Junnar, has large number of small cells and viharas.



Updated on 13th November, 2005
District: Pune

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