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Moghalrajpuram caves

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5th century AD

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Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India

The Moghalrajpuram caves are located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. They are home to three temples.

It has five rock cut sanctuaries dating back to the 5th century AD. The idols of Lord Nataraja, Ganesh in one cave are still in good condition among the worn images of deities. Cave 2 shows an overhanging cornice with artificial windows. This Mogalarajapuram temple has an Ardhanarisvara statue which is thought to be the earliest in South India.

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Moghalrajpuram caves Wikipedia