Apart from stunning beaches, Goa has a lot to offer; caves being one such gem.
Caves in Goa narrate the story of the creative past. There are about 25 manmade caves in Goa that have been uncovered.
However natural caves of Goa have equal captivity. Many of these caves have been carved to promote religious practices and solely a few have been constructed for the cause of residing. The largest natural cave of Goa is located in Verna.
This cave is big enough to accommodate about 1200 people in one go. Also, Buddhist Caves at Rivona are different such brilliant formation brought about with the aid of nature.
Talking about the artifical caves of Goa, the oldest of them dates lower back to the 5th and 6th century A.D.
The rock-cut caves of Arvalem have their mention in the mythological textual content of Mahabharata. These caves are additionally recognised as the Pandava Caves and are believed to be the former refuge of the heroes of Mahabharata for the duration of their exile. Lamgau Caves too are related to Hindu mythology and are committed to Hindu deities.
Other famous caves of Goa are Mallaguini, Rivona, Usgao, Aquem, Narve, Warkhand and Curdi.
RIVONA CAVES
Among the natural in Goa, one of the biggest is the Verna, Buddhist, can house 1200 people and must have been for assembly purpose.
There are rock seats carved in such caves. Buddhism undoubtedly belonged to such cave and stonewalled places.
LAMGAO CAVES
This cave seems to have been carved out as decomposed laterite as the texture is brittle. It has a shiv ling made up of stone, and there is a ‘tulsi Vrindavan.’
There is also a sculpture of a Nandi bull in the patio.
KHANDEPAR CAVES
Caves of Khandepar are 4 historical rock-cut caves located in a jungle close to Khandepar Village relationship lower back roughly to the 12th century.
They were discovered back in the year 1970 and have two interconnected caves, whilst the other two are free standing.
One of them is positioned a short distance away and the final is positioned contrary to the first cave. The final cave bears a pedestal which is believed to be made to keep a Shivalinga and, therefore, is viewed as a meditation room.
ARVALEM CAVES
The Arvalem caves are also known as the Pandava caves, and they are situated at Bicholim in North Goa.
They are thought to be inhabited in the 6th century, and the dwellers have left their remnants there. The caves are associated with the epic Mahabharata, and it is believed that the Pandavas took refuge in the caves.
The architecture of the caves is quite simple and seem to be inspired by Buddhist architecture. You can also find the famous Arvalem waterfall near these caves.
NARVE CAVES
Narve caves are located in Naroa, which is in North Goa.
These caves are pretty simple, and they do have a garbhagriha, which suggests that Hindu dwellers in the main used them.
Even lingas have been located which are stated to belong to the Chalukya period. The top of the linga is shaped like the lion observed in the Ashokan period, and it additionally includes writings in the Bramhi script.
The caves are stated to hail from the 6th century. The caves are located in a forest which makes them a best spot for nature lovers.
