cave 4 : interior view. the figure of mahavira in the sanctum is partially seen, jaina tirthankara images engraved on the pillars

7th archaeological architecture arhitecture asia badami bagalkot carved carving cave century chalukya circa colossal columns cut entrance gigantic heritage hill hinduism historic historical horizontal jainism karnataka landmark mahavira massive monument mountain ornamented outdoor pillars rock rocky sacred sandstone sculpture shiva soaring stairway stone structure temple temples tirthankara tourism tourist travel verandah worship