SALBARDI SADDHU CAVE
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Description
A vaulted, approximtely 5 m wide and up to 3 m high, daylight-lit rock shelter modified by man with a levelled floor and a raised platform for accomodating a star performer, lies about 100 or 200 m short of the Shiva Cave (Salbardi Mahadeo Gumpha) on the left-hand side of the ascending trail (Abele 2007.02.20 Mss -Schiwahöhle bei Salbardi- dated 20.2. Die). CULTURAL HISTORY - Human use: On occasion of religious buisness promotion events (Hindi: mela; English: kermis), the ideally located shop on the final bit of the pilgrims' trail is occupied by a saddhu in the function of a professional road-side hermit performing professional -lazy-bones- activities.
Documents
Bibliography 06/01/2018Histoire
EXPLORATION HISTORY: 2007.02.20: Andre Abele (2007.02.20 Mss 'Schiwahöhle bei Salbardi' dated 20.2. Die) passed by on his way to –>Salbardi Mahadeo Gumpha, got invited by the performing saddhu, visited, enjoyed morsels fitting Shivaratri day, and took digital photographs.
Cavités proche
| Distance (km) | Nom | Longueur (m) | Profondeur (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 | SALBARDI MAHADEO GUMPHA | ||
| 5.3 | BHIMKUND, Pala | ||
| 5.7 | BHIVKUNDI, Narho Nadi | ||
| 73.6 | BHONDIA KAF SHELTERS | ||
| 84.2 | NAYAGAON SHELTERS | ||
| 86.0 | KAPILESHWAR CAVE, Kelod | ||
| 116.2 | BORI SHELTERS | ||
| 117.2 | GUPTA MAHADEO GUFA | ||
| 117.2 | GUPTA MAHADEO GUFA 2 |