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Bhaje Caves

Horseshoe arched entrance
Another symbol of dhamma, mostly used all over world.

Unique masterpiece of Chaitya
The support of timber attachment makes this chaitya unique.

Garlands for Buddha-vandana
पूजेमि बुद्ध कुसुमेन नेन, I worship the Awakened One with these flowers, पुय्येन मेत्तेन लभामि मोक्खन I may I gain release with (the help of) this merit. पुप्फ्फ्म मिलायति यथा इंद में, Just as a flower withers and fades away, कायो तथा याति विनासभाव II so too this my body will go to destruction. An octagonal pillar clearly shows flowers and unique symbol of garland.

Cluster of 14 stupa
Each stupa represents head Buddhist monk of Bhaje caves. Their names are carved on each of monument.
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