Rani Gumpha "Cave of the Queen" in Udaipuri Caves, Odisha, India

[DrYashPaulSharma]

Rani Gumpha "Cave of the Queen"

Rani Gumpha is the largest and most popular cave among the caves of Udayagiri and Khandagiri. The word 'Rani' means Queen. Although it is not an architectural marvel, it has some ancient beautiful sculptures.

This cave is double storeyed. Each storey has three wings and the central wing is bigger among all the three wings. The lower floor has seven entrances in the middle wing whereas the upper floor has nine columns. The upper portion of the central wing has relief images depicting the victory march of a king. Many of the cells have carved dwara pala images; some of them are disfigured. The area that connects the central wing with right and left wings have some panels where the sculptures of wild animals, fruit laden trees, human figures, women playing musical instruments, monkeys and playful elephants are found. The pilasters contain the toranas (arches) decorated with sculptures of Jain religious importance and royal scenes.

[Badruddeen]

Hi @DrYashPaulSharma

This is very interesting. Any interior photos? That would be good. Thank you for sharing this. 

Cheers

[JavieraAu]

Hi @DrYashPaulSharma,

Wow! Nice post and great photo. This monastery may not be architectural marvel but definitely it looks impressive. 

I agree with @Badruddeen's opinion. It would be wonderful if you could share with us some pictures for the interior. 

[TSS]

This cave is very interesting for me. it looks amazing.

Do you have some picture inside @DrYashPaulSharma?

Cheers

[DrYashPaulSharma · Accepted solution]

@Badruddeen @JavieraAu @TSS Thanks dear,

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[Badruddeen]

Excellent, Thank you @DrYashPaulSharma

Cheers

[Ranjan_Kumar_Swain]

@DrYashPaulSharma thanks for sharing your idea brother

[DrYashPaulSharma]

Thanks dear

[James8Arthur]

That's awesome @DrYashPaulSharma. Thank you so much for sharing these photos & info.

[DrYashPaulSharma]

Thanks dear