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    The document summarizes the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Odisha, India. The caves were built in the 2nd century BC by King Kharavela as dwelling places for Jain monks. Originally there were 117 caves, but today only 33 remain - 18 located in Udayagiri hill and 15 in Khandagiri hill. The document also lists the names and numbers of the caves found at Udayagiri.

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    The document summarizes the Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves in Odisha, India. The caves were built in the 2nd century BC by King Kharavela as dwelling places for Jain monks. Originally there were 117 caves, but today only 33 remain - 18 located in Udayagiri hill and 15 in Khandagiri hill. The document also lists the names and numbers of the caves found at Udayagiri.

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    UDAYGIRI & KHANDAGIRI CAVES

    ABOUT

    Built somewhere around the 2nd century BC by King Kharavela of the Meghavahana dynasty, widely regarded as the most
    powerful king in the annals of history of Odisha.

    The caves built on the Kumari mountain range were built for the Jain monks and offered them a place to stay and meditate.
    Out of the one hundred and seventeen caves that were built originally only thirty-three survive till this day. Eighteen caves
    are located in the Udaygiri hill and fifteen in the Khandagiri hill.
    Names of Caves at Udayagiri
    Cave Number Cave Name Cave Number Cave Name

    1 Rani Gumpha 10 Ganesa Gumpha


    2 Bajahara Gumpha 11 Jambesvara Gumpha
    3 Chota Hathi Gumpha 12 Vyaghra Gumpha
    4 Alkapuri Gumpha 13 Sarpa Gumpha
    5 Jaya-vijaya Gumpha 14 Hathi Gumpha
    6 Panasa Gumpha 15 Dhanaghara Gumpha
    7 Thakurani Gumpha 16 Haridasa Gumpha
    8 Patalapuri Gumpha 17 Jagammath Gumpha
    9 Mancapuri Gumpha 18 Rosai Gumpha

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