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Location of Khandepar Caves in Goa:\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0Ponda, Goa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where:  Khandepar village, Goa<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Best Time to Visit:  Any time of the year<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Reach Khandepar Caves in Goa:\u00a0\u00a0Take a bus\/cab from Ponda bus station<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About:\u00a0Caves of Khandepar are four ancient rock-cut caves located in a jungle near Khandepar Village dating back roughly to the 12th century. They were discovered in 1970 and have two interconnected caves, while the other two are free standing. One of them is located a short distance away and the last is located opposite to the first cave. The last cave bears a pedestal which is believed to be made to hold a Shivalinga and, therefore, is considered as a meditation room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three of the caves are similar in pattern being carved from a single block with two cells while the fourth is single celled and is sited immediately opposite to cave one at a slight distance. All the caves are similar in appearance and are fitted with a tiered roof in the form of a temple shikhara. These caves are built up of\u00a0laterite\u00a0blocks laid on top of the main structure. These rock cut sanctuaries are the finest in\u00a0Goa. The interior and exterior decorations of the caves are exquisitely designed. The wooden doors are provided with sockets and there are remains of schist frames on some of the inner doorways. Pegs are carved out of the rock for hanging robes and several slots of different sizes are made which might have been utilized for storing lamps and other belongings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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