Udayagiri Caves History The Udayagiri caves are a set of 20 rock cut caves. These are built around the early 5th centuary CE. So, they are literally more than 2000 years old!! Can you imagine cutting monolith rocks and making such intricate carvings out of them in that era!! Without any of the modern tools of this time. In fact, some of the temples at Udayagiri caves are the oldest known Hindu and Jain temples. These temples have idols of Vishnu, Shiva, Ganpati and several other prominent ... Learn about the history and architecture of the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves, carved out of two hills in Odisha. Find out the significance of the Hathigumpha inscription, the Ranigumpha, the Ganesha Gumpha and other caves. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves were created during the reign of Kalinga King Kharavela in the first and second centuries BC, near modern-day Bhubaneswar. Located 7 KM from Bhubaneswar . View major attractions of the Udaygiri caves & Khandagiri Hills. Experience the 360 degree views & virtual tours.
