I am sure most of the Nagbhidkars are aware of this place near Nagbhir...
It is awesome place to visit for history crazy people..
Place-
Kunghada, near nagbhir..9 km from Nagbhir
How to reach-
Nagpur- Nagbhir highway..Mohali village after Kanpa..take a right turn...500 meters from the highway. Bus or a car or two wheeler. Nearest railway station is Nagbhir.
Description-
4 caves carved out in a single stone. 1 more, separate from other 4 around 50 feet away. Size of caves around 10x10 ft with about 4 feet height.
Mythology-
Some people believe that the caves were made for Pandawas for vanvasa in Mahabharat time as the total number of caves in 5. They believe that one of the 5 brothers used to stay in a single cave. Therefore they are called Pandava gufa.
Fact-
Definite information regarding period of construction or who carved it out and intension is not known. But many researcher believe that it was made as a resting place for the Buddhist monks as the caves are placed on the way from Pavani (dist Bhandara) and Bhandravati (dist Chandrapur). A large size tank is situated around 500 meters away from caves which would have served the same purpose.
Care-
The caves are placed at the border of jungle and risk of wild animals is always there. A 10 year girl was killed by a leopard one year back in the evening in front of villagers adjacent to caves.
It is awesome place to visit for history crazy people..
Place-
Kunghada, near nagbhir..9 km from Nagbhir
How to reach-
Nagpur- Nagbhir highway..Mohali village after Kanpa..take a right turn...500 meters from the highway. Bus or a car or two wheeler. Nearest railway station is Nagbhir.
Description-
4 caves carved out in a single stone. 1 more, separate from other 4 around 50 feet away. Size of caves around 10x10 ft with about 4 feet height.
Mythology-
Some people believe that the caves were made for Pandawas for vanvasa in Mahabharat time as the total number of caves in 5. They believe that one of the 5 brothers used to stay in a single cave. Therefore they are called Pandava gufa.
Fact-
Definite information regarding period of construction or who carved it out and intension is not known. But many researcher believe that it was made as a resting place for the Buddhist monks as the caves are placed on the way from Pavani (dist Bhandara) and Bhandravati (dist Chandrapur). A large size tank is situated around 500 meters away from caves which would have served the same purpose.
Care-
The caves are placed at the border of jungle and risk of wild animals is always there. A 10 year girl was killed by a leopard one year back in the evening in front of villagers adjacent to caves.
A saperate cave carved out in a single stone
One of the four caves carved out in a single large stone with a porch
This sign is seen at the door of a single cave. It appears that the maker tried to make a human figure or it is an word from some script ...only experts can comment.
I could find some people worshiping the stones kept inside the caves. If carefully observed there are numerous stones which appear like the tools used by prehistoric man. Some more research is required to decide the time of the their use.
To conclude, this a excellent place to visit a single day tour while visiting Ghodazhari, Nagbhir or nearby places.
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