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Shivneri Caves (शिवनेरी लेणी) are located on Shivneri Hill, about 3 km North West of the Junnar town India.

This Buddhist cave has fort on its top where Shivaji was born is unique significance. This is group of 60 caves was excavated in the first half century A.D. In early part of second century CE this caves were flourishing center of Buddhist activities. The caves has astylar Chaitya

Important Cave list include:

  • Cave 26 – Two story Vihara
  • Cave 45 – Known as “Bara-kotri” has 12 cells for resident monks.
  • Cave 51 – A chaitya has inscription of merchant

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