IDAR CAVES
(Idar Taluka - IN)
23.833300,73.000000
23.833300,73.000000
Description
Man-made »cave temples« (rock-cut chambers used for religious purposes) at Idar (also: Ildurg), now in Sabarkantha district (IMPERIAL GAZETTEER 1907-1909, 13: 327-328). Idar N23°50': E73°00' (nima.mil/geonames accessed 16.11.2003) or Idar N23°50': E73°04' (IMPERIAL GAZETTEER 1907-1909, 13: 327-328). ETYMOLOGY: The Sanskrit noun "dar" is said to designate »cave« (note 1).
NOTE 1: hindunet.org/hindu_history/sarasvati/dictionary (accessed 2005.04.19).
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33.1 | TARANMATA ROCK SHELTERS | ||
| 33.1 | JOGIDA GUPHA | ||
| 87.7 | SHIVA, Abu Road - Sirohi Road (Cave of) | ||
| 89.4 | Brunnenhöhle | ||
| 89.4 | DEGRA HILL CAVE | ||
| 90.3 | ACHALESHWAR MAHANDEVA HOLE | ||
| 90.5 | ADHAR DEVI GUFA | ||
| 105.9 | CHEETAH GUFA, Nandia no. 2 | ||
| 106.0 | CHEETAH GUFA, Nandia |