BANAI, Jejuri (Cave of)
18.283300,74.166700
Description
An unspecified cave temple (JAIN 2004: 189) of dubious nature (a true natural cave or a man-made rock chamber?) is dedicated to the mother goddess Banai (note 1), second wife of Khandoba (note 2). SITUATION: At an unspecified location somewhere in the vicinity of Jejuri (note 3). CULTURAL HISTORY: JAIN (2004: 189) after DIETZ SONTHEIMER (1977): A member of the barber caste [Nhavi] shows a statue of god Khandoba a mirror, and the palanquin leaves the convention hall after pradakshina of the cave temple of Banai.An unspecified cave temple (JAIN 2004: 189) of dubious nature (a true natural cave or a man-made rock chamber?) is dedicated to the mother goddess Banai (note 1), second wife of Khandoba (note 2). SITUATION: At an unspecified location somewhere in the vicinity of Jejuri (note 3). CULTURAL HISTORY: JAIN (2004: 189) after DIETZ SONTHEIMER (1977): A member of the barber caste [Nhavi] shows a statue of god Khandoba a mirror, and the palanquin leaves the convention hall after pradakshina of the cave temple of Banai.
History
Caves nearby
| Distance (km) | Name | Length (m) | Depth (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25.6 | SHIRVAL CAVES | ||
| 35.3 | KESNAND (Caves near) | ||
| 50.1 | Daund Lava Tube | ||
| 84.5 | DHOKESHWAR CAVES, Parner | ||
| 106.2 | GANESHA LENA, Junnar | ||
| 106.2 | MANAMODI, Junnar (Caves of) | ||
| 106.2 | SHIVANERI, Junnar (Caves at) | ||
| 106.2 | TULAJA LENA, Junnar | ||
| 106.2 | Shivabai, Junnar (Cave of) |