SHAILODBHAVA (Cave of)
20.250000,84.500000
Description
Prince Shailodbhava (born of the mountain), establisher of a dynasty (note 1) ruling Kalinga (also: Kalingia N20°10': E084°25'), a kingdom in southern central Orissa, invented a bogus origin according to which he was not born like anybody simply from a plain mother but arrived in this world from an unspecified natural cave splitting open. CULTURAL HISTORY - Cave legend: A seventh century inscription records a typical 'origin story' to establish the dynasty's moral and political credentials. The legend asserts that Pulindasena, a ruler of Kalinga, had grown tired of ruling and prayed for a successor. His prayers were answered when a rock split open and a young man stepped out (JAIN 2004: 152 after KULKE & ROTHERMUND 1990: 132).Prince Shailodbhava (born of the mountain), establisher of a dynasty (note 1) ruling Kalinga (also: Kalingia N20°10': E084°25'), a kingdom in southern central Orissa, invented a bogus origin according to which he was not born like anybody simply from a plain mother but arrived in this world from an unspecified natural cave splitting open. CULTURAL HISTORY - Cave legend: A seventh century inscription records a typical 'origin story' to establish the dynasty's moral and political credentials. The legend asserts that Pulindasena, a ruler of Kalinga, had grown tired of ruling and prayed for a successor. His prayers were answered when a rock split open and a young man stepped out (JAIN 2004: 152 after KULKE & ROTHERMUND 1990: 132).
Histoire
Cavités proche
Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
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118.8 | PANDAVA CAVE, Khordha | ||
133.9 | GANESH GUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri | ||
133.9 | HATHIGUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri (Chota) | ||
133.9 | MAUJAPURI GUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri | ||
133.9 | NAVAMUNI GUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri | ||
133.9 | PATAL GUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri | ||
133.9 | PAVANA GUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri | ||
133.9 | RAJA LALAT INDRA KESARI NAUR | ||
133.9 | RANI ka GUMPHA, Khandgiri - Udayagiri |