KHANDAGIRI CAVES |  

The Khandagiri and Udayagiri caves near Bhubaneswar, Odisha, are ancient Jain sites from the 2nd century BCE, built during the time of King Kharavela. These caves have hidden passages, secret rooms, and important carvings, including the Hathigumpha inscription, which tells about King Kharavela's rule. The caves also have special sound effects, which might have been used for spiritual practices, and could be connected to underground water sources. These features make the caves mysterious and spiritually important.