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Ekvira Devi & Karla caves


Ekvira Devi & Karla Caves


Ekvira Devi Temple

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                    The Ekveera Devi temple is one among many temples in Maharashtra that sit atop a mountain. Their location makes sense when you realize that higher altitudes are cooler during the summer and offer a measure of safety along with a peaceful place to meditate and contemplate. 
             According to the temple history, this  Indian temple was constructed by the Pandavas during their exile in the forest.Once when the Pandavas visited this holy place, Ekvira Mata appeared in front of them. She instructed them to construct a temple for her. The Pandavas then actually constructed this beautiful Hindu temple in one night. The goddess is the incarnation of Renuka Devi. One needs to climb around 500 steps to reach the temple.
Temple Timing - 06:00 A.M. to 08:00 P.M.

Address - 
Karla, Ekvira Devi road, Lonavala, Pune, 410405.

How to reach there,
                 As it is situated on Highway and prime destination for devotes from Mumbai and Pune, many private and State Transport (ST) busses are available to reach Ekvira temple. From Lonavala one can hire a cab or auto to reach Ekvira Aai Temple.

Karla Caves


Karla Caves are one of the ancient caves in Lonavala of Maharashtra that follows the mixed Indian and Buddhists style of rock-carved caves architecture. These caves are some of the largest rock-cut Buddhist shrines in India. These ancient Buddhist shrines were developed during two periods. The first period between 2nd century BC and 2nd century AD and second period between 5th century AD to the 10th century.


Karla Caves are very famous tourist destination because of their amazing architecture. Inscriptions and Stupas in the caves depict the ancient Buddhist architecture and culture. The early Buddhist school, Mahasamghika, is associated with these caves Karala Caves which is protected by the Archeological Department surrounds this Indian temple. 



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