Cave 4, Badami - Timings, History, Best Time to Visit
#7 of 15 Places to Visit in Badami
Distance (From Badami Bus Station): 1 Kms
Trip Duration (Including Travel): 15 Mins or Less
Place Location: On The Banks Of Agasthya Lake
Transportation Options: Walk/Trek
Travel Tips: All four cave temples are situated at the same location and can be visited together.
At a distance of 1 KM from Badami Bus Station, Cave 4 is situated towards the east of Cave 3 and it was built in the 8th century. The Cave is dedicated to Jain Thirthankaras.
The main attraction of the cave is the sculpture of Lord Mahavira adoring the shrine along with the images of Padmavathi and other Thirthankaras. Mahavira, the 24th Jain Tirthankara is depicted in a sitting posture and Tirthankara Parshwanatha is carved with a serpent at his feet.
The cave is small in size but all the corners of the cave are finely carved with different Thirthankaras of Jain faith. The pillars have fine carvings of different characters and garland shaped designs. The wall brackets and the side walls of Mahavira and Parshwanatha carvings have small carvings of interesting images.
From the location of Cave 4, you can capture a breathtaking view of Agastya Lake, Badami Fort and Badami town.
Timings: 9 AM to 5.30 PM
Entry Fee: Rs. 10 for Indians, Rs. 100 for Foreigners
