Undavalli Caves

The Undavalli Caves are monolithic Indian rock-cut architecture, located in Guntur district in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh [1]. The caves are located south west of Vijayawada [1]. They were carved out of solid sandstone hills in the 4th–5th centuries CE, primarily during the Vishnukundina dynasty era [1]. The caves later became a site for Buddhist monks and eventually converted into Hindu temples [1]. Undavalli caves are carved in the Gupta style of rock-cut architecture, dated back to the 4th-5th century CE [1]. Notably, the Vishnukundina kings, who ruled from 420–620 CE, contributed to the development of these caves, leaving behind intricate sculptures and architectural elements [1].