🌬️ Lenyadri

India · Asia · 19.24°N, 73.89°E

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Lenyadri
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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CountryIndia
Continent / regionAsia
Coordinates (approx.)19.24°N, 73.89°E · view on map

Lenyadri is located in India, in Asia.

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