Undavalli and Mogalarajapuram, Andhra Pradesh

Undavalli caves were carved out of solid sandstone around the 4th to 5th centuries AD. Vishnukundin Kings created the Undavalli caverns, which are dedicated to Anantapadmanabha Swamy and Narisimha Swamy. These caves, which are located in the Undavalli hamlet of Guntur district, about 6 kilometers from Vijayawada, are a major tourist attraction. This structure is one of the most elaborate and intricate tributes to Vishwakarma Sthapathis and is an exquisite example of rock-cut architecture in South India.

There are a number of caverns here, but the most well-known and elaborate is a four-story edifice dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Lord Vishnu's idol is made of a single piece of granite and sits in a reclining position on the cave's second floor. The idol is approximately 5 meters long. There are several equally exquisite caves devoted to Lord Brahma, Shiva, and Vishnu in addition to the main cave. The major caves here were originally hollowed out to form a Buddhist monastery and have Gupta era architectural elements. The Undavalli caverns, which overlook the Krishna River, are surrounded by greenery.

Location: Tadepalle Mandal in Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India