Kharosa Caves Temple, Maharashtra

Address

Kharosa Caves Temple, Kharosa Leni Rd, Kharosa, Maharashtra 413521

Diety

Shiva Amman: Parvati

Introduction

The Kharosa Caves are situated in the Kharosa village, which is at a distance of 45 km from the Latur City in the Latur district in the state of Maharashtra. There are a total of 12 caves, among which one flaunts the image of a seated Jain Tirthankara. These caves depict a dozen of carved panels that exhibit mythological stories. The first of the caves exhibits a beautifully painted statue of the Lord Buddha in sitting position. The various other caves there have shivling and one of the caves has a meticulously crafted sculpture of the Lord Dutta. The upper hall, containing idols of Shiv-Parvati and Vishnu idols, these caves can be entered by a flight of narrow stairs. The second cave houses shivling while the 4th and 5th caves have two floors and the ground floor.

Puranic Significance

The Kharosa caves were built in the 6th century during the Gupta period and are popular for the eminent sculptures Ravana, Narasimha, Shiv-Parvati and Kartikeya. The caves have historical importance. The presence of Sita Nhani or Sita’s indicates that Rama, Laksman and Sita stayed here during their exile period.