Bedsa Caves
are located 70 kms away from Pune .It is one of the
most old in Maharashtra. These are 15 kms to the South
of Kamshet railway station. The Trio kept incomplete
by Karla and Bhaja is completed by Bedsa. There is a
village named Bedsa near the caves. These are at the
south of Raut wadi.
Bedsa Caves, as ancient as 60 BC, consisting of two
caves are considered to be among the oldest caves in
Maharashtra. The caves can be reached through number
of steps on the sloppy hilly location. The main cave
known as Chaitya, the prayer hall, enshrines a beautiful
stupa. This cave contains four 25 feet high pillars
with many carvings including those of elephants, horses
and bulls. The grooved roof is supported by orthogonal
pillars.
Another cave is Vihara, containing beautiful carvings
on it. Both caves facing east direction are garlanded
with delicate carvings as well. An early morning visit
to the caves is recommended as the sunlight will make
the caves more perceptible. |
