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4.4.1.2 Caves of Khandgiri
The Khandgiri hill contains to a certain extent less caves. The Khandgiri caves are progressively encroached by the Brahmins, turning them into Hindu shrines, but the internal carvings still tell the story of Tirthankars.
Cave 1 and 2: Tatowa Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - VIII
Architectural features
Cave 1: The entrance has the form of parrot and so it is named as Tatowa Gumpha. Cave is luxuriously carved, decorated with two door assistants too. The two entries in the cells are "watched" by two bulls and two lions as depicted. Cave 2: Tatowa Gumpha has a gallery decorated with pilasters; pilaster capitals contain impeccable sculptures.
Cave 3: Ananta Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - IX Architectural features Ananta Gumpha consists of dazzling figures of women, elephants, athletes, geese conveying blossoms.
Cave 4: Tentuli Gumpha Temple Type - Cave Plate Number: - IX Architectural features Tentuli Gumpha is a small rock-cut chamber. There is a verandah with one column. Entrances in shrines decorated with portals.
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