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• A hemispherical mound called Anda. The domed shape Anda with green
highlights portrays the mound of dirt that was used to cover Lord Buddha's
remains.
• Some of the older statues and images in the cave have inscriptions dating to the late 18th century, or early Konbaung
period, and the earliest one dates from 1773.
Borra caves
• Borra (meaning hole in Odia) caves are
located in the Anantagiri Hill ranges of the
Eastern Ghats.
• The caves are filled with beautiful stone carvings of Hindu gods and goddess. The statue of Parvati, Ravana and
especially of Lord Shiva