Wonder of India - Barabar Caves
The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km (15 mi) north of Gaya.
These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar (four caves) and Nagarjuni (three caves); caves of the 1.6 km (0.99 mi)-distant Nagarjuni Hill are sometimes singled out as the Nagarjuni Caves. These rock-cut chambers date back to the 3rd century BCE, Maurya period, of Ashoka (reigned 273–232 BCE) and his grandson, Dasharatha Maurya.
The sculptured surround to the entrance to the Lomas Rishi Cave is the earliest survival of the ogee shaped chaitra arch or chandrashala that was to be an important feature of Indian rock-cut architecture and sculptural decoration for centuries. The form was clearly a reproduction in stone of buildings in wood and other plant materials.
The caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect, founded by Makkhali Gosala, a contemporary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and of Mahavira, the last and 24th Tirthankara of Jainism. Also present at the site are several rock-cut Buddhist and Hindu sculptures and inscriptions from later periods.
Most caves at Barabar consist of two chambers, carved entirely out of granite, with a highly polished internal surface and exciting echo effect.
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Barabar Caves are located 18 km north of Gaya in the Jehanabad District of Bihar. Consists of four caves including Lomas Rishi, Sudama, Karan Chopar (Nigoha-kubhaor Banyan Tree Cave) and Vishva Zopari. The caves fall under three categories, Nagarjuniya caves, Pandava caves and cottage-shaped hut caves. They are carved out of huge granite rocks, and two of them are in the form of a plain rectangular outer hall. Each cave carries Buddhist inscriptions and houses. These caves look as if they are cut with a laser. Used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect, these caves were founded by Makkhali Gosala. They were an influence to future South Asian rock-cut architecture. They are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India from the Mauryan period (322-185 BC).
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Located in a dense and barren land 35 km north of Gaya the mysterious barrel-vaulted Barabar caves carved out of granite are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India dating back to 200 BC. Some had Asokan inscriptions. Sounds reverberate and sustain for seconds within the nonabsorbing walls. [also see Buddha In Cave Temple (unlisted): ]
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The Barabar Caves in Bihar, the oldest rock-cut cave shrines in India, are the only built remnants of the lost Ajivika religion that once vied with Buddhism and Jainism for dominance.
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The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire, some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km north of Gaya.
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The Barabar Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, mostly dating from the Maurya Empire, some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in Makhdumpur Block of Jehanabad district, Near Pali ,Bihar, India, 24 km north of Gaya
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: Barabar Caves are oldest Rock cut caves , 25 km from Gaya in Bihar. Barabar caves date back to the Mauryan dynasty ( 322-185BCE )
The four caves of Barabar are Lomas Rishi, Sudama, Karan Chaupar and Vishwa Zopri . Posted by Greenlimon Holidays
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Counted as oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, Barabar Caves is visited by thousands of tourists every year. Its presence is mostly dated from the Mauryan period, and some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Bela Ganj Block of Gaya District of Bihar, India, 24 km north of Gaya. At least inscriptions on the walls of caves tell that king Ashoka dedicated some cave chambers to Ajivika followers.
Barabar caves is also known as Satgharwa which means seven houses -- some consider that this refers to seven rooms in Barabar Caves, but some -- that this refers to seven caves of this area - four in Barabar and three - in nearby Nagarjuni Hills.
These rock-cut chambers date back to the 3rd century BC, Maurya period ofAshoka and his son, Dasaratha. Caves were discovered to Western world through a thorough description made by Alexander Cunningham in 1868. These caves seem to be mentioned in Mahabharatha under name Gorathgiri -- the same place name has been identified on cliff inscriptions at Barabar as well.
Most caves at Barabar consist of two chambers, carved entirely out of granite, with a highly polished internal surface and exciting echo effect. This was a place of worship, possibly with some sanctum in the centre. Now these chambers are empty.
The granitic monolith of Barabar cliff north from the Punpun River near its mouth in Phalgu River.
The most unusual feature of caves is their echo effect. Vault and the polished walls in the enclosed, small room make perfect conditions for making sounds. Reverberation continues for several seconds and initial sound is continuously changing. Most likely the walls were polished exactly for attainment of this echo effect -- it must have served well for religious experiences during the chants.
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Barabar Caves even more impressive than Great Pyramid chambers! Lost carving tech?
Vlad9vt has just put out a vid on the Barabar Caves, which I had never heard of, until yesterday. These things look absolutely incredible! BETTER TECH THAN GREAT PYRAMID? They are also among the 'oldest' rock-cut caves in India. Not even sure if they really are rock-cut, seem to be built on the inside. Also think they are way older! Although located in India, they exhibit both Egyptian and Inca influence!
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The Barabar Caves are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India,[1] mostly dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in Makhdumpur Block of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km north of Gaya.
These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar (four caves) and Nagarjuni (three caves) – caves of the 1.6 km distant Nagarjuni Hill sometimes are singled out as Nagarjuni Caves. These rock-cut chambers date back to the 3rd century BCE, Maurya period,[2] of Ashoka (r. 273–232 BCE) and his grandson Dasharatha Maurya. Though Buddhists themselves, they allowed various Jain sects to flourish under a policy of religious tolerance.[1]
The caves were used by ascetics from the Ajivika sect,[3] founded by Makkhali Gosala, a contemporary of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, and of Mahavira, the last and 24th Tirthankara of Jainism.[4] Also present at the site are several rock-cut Buddhist and Hindu sculptures.[5]
Most caves at Barabar consist of two chambers, carved entirely out of granite, with a highly polished internal surface and exciting echo effect. The first chamber was meant for worshippers to congregate in a large rectangular hall, and the second, a small, circular, domed chamber for worship, this inner chamber probably had a small stupa like structure, at some point, though they are now empty.
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Le tout dernier épisode de cette mini série sur les mystères de l'Inde. Un épisode qui se sera fait attendre, mais pour lequel je vous offre exceptionnellement 52mn de dépaysements. Vous découvrirez ces mystérieuses Barabar caves dont certains n'ont jamais entendu parler. J'ai le plaisir aussi de vous présenter André Tognotti, un sculpteur au grand cœur spécialiste de la construction et de la pierre. Il nous livre ici son expertise et nous démontre qu'il y a 2500 ans, il est peu probable que les bâtisseurs des caves de Barabar aient pu polir les parois de ces grottes avec les outils traditionnels que l'Histoire s'évertue à toujours nous présenter.
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A tour of BARABAR HILLS & CAVE | बराबर की पहाड़ियां और गुफाओं की यात्रा
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Today's Episode: Barabar Caves and nagarjuni caves mystery in Bihar in Hindi. The Barabar Hill Caves are the oldest surviving rock-carved caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322–185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km (15 mi) north of Gaya. These caves are situated in the twin hills of Barabar (four caves) and Nagarjuni (three caves). These are also known as Lomas Rishi Cave, Sudama Cave and Vishwamitra Cave among the locals. There are thousands of rock carved structures in India, The rock-carved caves in India have greater religious significance, also represent great craftsmanship. Different mysterious caves of India are known for their sculptures. Like ellora caves & ajanta caves also the kailasa temple. Which was carved from solid rock. Like these the barabar & Nagarjuni caves are carved inside a huge boulder. But how it was possible for 2400 year old civilization. This is a big mystery. Even today's engineers are not able to do the same.
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