It was Sunday morning (less crowded train), I and two friends were visiting Tungareshwar Temple at Vasai East via Mumbai’s local train. I was at Andheri Railway Station a little before 6 am to catch the 6:05 am Virar slow train. IInd ordinary…
Surrounded on all four sides by a city and a bay, Sanjay Gandhi National Park must be unique of its kind. Established in 1950, to date, this national park is functioning as the lungs of Mumbai. Spread over a 104…
Admission Fees for Buddhist Caves, Kanheri is Rs. 25 for Indian Citizens and Rs. 300 for foreign nationals. Free admission for visitors below 15 years. Video Filming Rs. 25 (exterior only). Opening Time: 9 am to 5 pm. Note: At…
Memorial Gallery, Kanheri Caves – Also Known as ‘Nirvana-vithi’ – This photo was taken at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Click to learn more about Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
Buddhist Caves, Kanheri – 2nd Century to 11th Century – This photo was taken at Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Click to learn more about Kanheri Caves.
Eleven-headed Avalokiteshvara – Depicted in Cave 41 – This photo was taken at Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
In ancient times, the major source of water at Kanheri was either water springs in the basaltic hill or stored rainwater. There is evidence of a magnificent water harvesting system at Kanheri. The rainwater was stored in tanks and cisterns…
The Kanheri Trail – Also Known as Upper Trail – This photo was taken at Sanjay Gandhi National Park.
History of Kanheri Caves – Date Back to 3rd Century B.C. – This photo was taken at Sanjay Gandhi National Park.