Udayagiri Caves - Where history comes alive!

The Udayagiri Caves were primarily created during the Gupta period (4th-5th centuries CE), a golden age for art and culture in India. The site served as a religious center, with various caves dedicated to different deities and religious figures. The patronage of the Gupta rulers, particularly Chandragupta II, played a crucial role in the development of the caves. Inscriptions found within the caves provide valuable information about the political and religious landscape of the era. While predominantly Hindu, the presence of Jain caves indicates religious tolerance and coexistence during this period. Over the centuries, the caves were abandoned and rediscovered, becoming an important archaeological site that sheds light on ancient Indian history and art.