Cave 41 : Buddha in Padmasana with 11 headed Avalokiteshvara and chouri bearer on each side. Kanheri Caves, Borivali, Mumbai

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Kanheri Caves are 109 buddhist caves carved out of basaltic rock from 1st century BCE to the 10th century CE. Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit Krishnagiri, which means black mountain. Most of the caves are viharas or monasteries for living and a few large chaityas or prayer halls. Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

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Location: Borivali, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.
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