Undavalli Caves

Undavalli Caves is a must-visit place during the Vijayawada tour package. The caves are 6 km far from Vijayawada city. The caves have beautiful architecture and are very popular for it. It's been around since the 4th and 5th centuries. The caves are on the top of the hill with beautiful views of the Krishna River. Because they are in the village of Undavalli, these caves are famous as Undavalli caves. 

The Anantha Padmanabha Swamy and Narasimha Swamy temples are in these caves. They have links to the Vishnu Kundina kings. People also think that the caves are where Buddhist monks go to rest. The Undavalli caves are one of the best places to see in Vijayawada. They are a great example of very clever architecture.

Architecture of the cave

The four-story caves on the side of the hill are the biggest and best known. The first floor is a Buddhist monastery with three sanctuaries for Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva, known as the Trimurtis in Hindu mythology. The main attraction of the cave is the 5-metre tall statue of Lord Vishnu on the second floor. The third floor features sculptures of lions and elephants.

What are Undavalli caves famous for?

It is popular for the four-story cave temple cut out of rock. The only thing you can see on the first floor are bricks. There are a lot of idols, like Ganesha, on the first floor.

Tourists and people from the area love to visit the Undavalli caves. The structures and walls decorated with statues carved beautifully by skilled artisans appeal to everyone. Many visit this place to see the beautiful green hills around the caves. In Vijayawada, you must see the caves, the height of building genius.

Are the Undavalli caves Jain?

The caves were first made to look like a Jain home. The style of the first-floor abode is still Jain. Jain monks and the Tirthankara are carved into the Vihara. The first floor of the cave is a carved vihara with Buddhist art on it.