Bhaja appears in various studies related to travel, cave architecture, and Indian art. 11 For a long time, the caves were generally accepted to have been excavated around 200 BCE, the dating given to it by Fergusson and Burgess. Explore the history and culture of the Bhaja Caves, a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC. See the intricate carvings, paintings, and inscriptions that depict the Buddhist teachings and the ancient life. Bhaja Caves are a group of 22 rock-cut caves dating back to the 2nd century BC near Pune, India. They feature stupas, chaityas, viharas, and sculptures of Buddha and other figures, as well as inscriptions and musical instruments. Tucked in the lush hills of the Sahyadri ranges, not far from the popular hill stations of Lonavala and Khandala, the Bhaja Caves stand as a remarkable testament to early Buddhist architecture and spiritual expression in India.
