Introduction
Ellora is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world, with artwork dating from the period 6001000 CE.
Where is Sudama cave?
Barabar hills
Sudama caves are located on the left side of the Barabar hills and adjacent to the Lomas Rishi Caves.
Who built Sudama cave?
The Sudama Cave was dedicated by the emperor Ashoka to Ajivikas in 261 BC and consists of a circular vaulted chamber with a rectangular mandapa. The Lomas Rishi Cave was carved out of a huge rounded granite rock and has an arch-like shape façade imitating the contemporary timber architecture.
Which is the oldest rock cave in India?
The Barabar Hill Caves
The Barabar Hill Caves (Hindi ¬°¾¬°, Barbar) are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India, dating from the Maurya Empire (322185 BCE), some with Ashokan inscriptions, located in the Makhdumpur region of Jehanabad district, Bihar, India, 24 km (15 mi) north of Gaya.
Who built Nagarjuna caves?
The cave contains several important inscriptions, some of these testify that son of Ashoka Dasaratha (reigned in 232 224 BC) has devoted these caves to Ajivika thus these structures might be some 50 years younger than caves at Barabar.
What was the curse of Sudama?
In one iteration of his legend, Sudama, along with Tulasi, are stated to have once resided in Krishna’s own abode, Goloka, before a curse by Radha forced them to be born on earth.
What is the story of Sudama?
Sudama was a childhood friend of Shri Krishna. It is believed that Sudama took the birth on earth to be ready to meet Krishna and participate altogether in His deeds. He is also believed to be a true devotee of Lord Vishnu. The story of Sudama and Krishna is all about love and Friendship that has a lesson to teach.
Why was Sudama so poor?
He engaged his time in the service of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and thus showed himself to be perfect in knowledge. Externally Sudama appeared very poor because he had no rich attire and could not provide rich clothing for his wife. In fact they were not even eating sufficiently, and they were both very thin.
Which cave is largest in India?
Meghalaya’s caves have begun to attract explorers from all over the world. The hills are home to India’s longest general cave – the 31.1km-long Liat Prah limestone cave system.
Where is Sudama born?
Porbandar
Sudamapuri is the birthplace and residence of Sudama brahmaṇa, the childhood friend of Lord Sri Krishna. Sudamapuri is in the town of Porbandar, 104 km (2 hours) from Sri Dwarka Dhama. Porbandar is a coastal harbour city situated on the western coast of Saurashtra, Gujarat, along the Arabian Sea.
Conclusion
In one iteration of his legend, Sudama, along with Tulasi, are stated to have once resided in Krishna’s own abode, Goloka, before a curse by Radha forced them to be born on earth.