Kanheri Caves

The Kanheri Caves are located north of Borivili on the western outskirts of Mumbai, India deep within the green forests of Sanjay Gandhi National Park. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit word Krishnagiri generally meaning black in colour. They were chiseled out of a massive basaltic rock of outcropping.
These caves date from 1st Century B.C. to 9th Century A.D. This cave is built by cutting the rocky mountains. Inside the cave thare are beautiful carved structures of the apsaras{in Hindu mythology they were believed to be beautiful dancers in heaven for entertaining the Gods} , the Buddha and his disciples and other Gods. These carvings were done by the Buddhist monks. The cave was their monastery. Along with the incredible carvings there are also 'stupas'. The 'stupas' have the relics of Lord Buddha.The cave is spread over a vast area. Underneath the cave the Buddhists had also made water storing facilities.
These beautiful caves are a great tourist attraction. The green forests and mountains also add to it's beauty.