Panel on left of verandah. Avoliketeshwar centre with Mithuna couple on either side. Karla Caves, Pune, Maharashtra India.

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The Karla Caves or Karle Caves are a complex of ancient Indian Buddhist rock-cut cave shrines developed over two periods – from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD, and from the 5th century AD to the 10th century. The oldest of the cave shrines is believed to date back to 160 BC.

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