Cave 4

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Cave 4 is the youngest of the rock-cut sanctuaries at the Badami cave temples complex in Karnataka, India, notable for its intricate carvings and dedication to Jain Tirthankaras.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf rock-cut cave temple
access flight of rock-cut steps from lower level
architecturalStyle Badami Chalukya architecture
artHistoricalSignificance important example of early Jain rock-cut art in South India
builtBy Early Chalukya dynasty
linked to: Chalukya dynasty
chronologicalOrderInComplex fourth
constructionPeriod 7th century CE
country India
culturalContext Deccan rock-cut architecture
dedicatedTo Bahubali
Jain Tirthankaras
linked to: Tirthankaras

Mahavira
Parshvanatha
distinguishedBy Jain sculptures distinct from Hindu caves at Badami
hasCarving Bahubali in meditation
Jain monks and devotees
Jain yakshas and yakshis
Mahavira in kayotsarga posture
linked to: Mahavira

Parshvanatha with serpent hood
hasFeature intricate relief sculptures
pillared hall
rock-cut steps
rock-cut verandah
sanctum
hasTheme Jain religious iconography
austerity and meditation
heritageDesignation protected monument of national importance in India
locatedIn Badami
Bagalkot district
India
Karnataka
managedBy Archaeological Survey of India
material sandstone
near Badami town center
linked to: Badami

Bhutanatha group of temples
numberOfCavesInComplex 4
orientation west-facing
overlooks Agastya Lake
partOf Badami cave temples
region Deccan Plateau
relativeAgeInComplex youngest cave at Badami complex
religion Jainism
sharesCliffWith Cave 1 (Badami)
Cave 2 (Badami)
Cave 3 (Badami)
touristAttraction yes

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