Udaygiri caves are a group of rock-cut cave sanctuaries carved into a sandstone hill that stands sentinel-like on the horizon. An inscription in one of these states that it was produced during the region of Chandragupta II (382-401 AD), thus dating these caves to 4th-5th century AD. Twenty caves in Udaygiri have distinctive features that provides a look into Gupta period art and architecture.
The picture is from cave number 5 which depicts Varaha, the incarnation of Vishnu, rescuing the Earth Goddess (Bhu Devi, also called Prithvi) from the engulfing Ocean. Varaha lifts Bhu Devi on his massive shoulder, his foot subduing a naga who folds his hands in submission and adoration, while gods and sages surround Varaha in recognition of the miracle. A circular lotus flower appears above the god's head. (Picture by Anil Gulati)
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i want it that udaygiri come on the world map
u would read a artical on varaha dinik jagran bhopal sutarday 9-8-08 sirjan. ok....
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