11/08/2024
The facade of the gateway has, therefore, been built of stone masonry in lime. It consists of a single trefoil-arched doorway, surmounted by a pediment, and side walls. On the left-side wall is a small rectangular niche measuring 2' 1" by 1". Its pilasters are carved with floral scrolls of extraordinary delicacy. The lintel is ornamented with a row of rosettes and the cornice with a row of slightly projecting dentils, whose intervening spaces appear to have been filled with figures of dancing dwarfs, all of which are now defaced. In its interior is a small temple which is similar in style to other temples of Kashmir. It is 9' f square externally and stands on a base 4' 6^^ in height. A remarkable feature, which points to its being a decadent example, is the very slight projection of the porch. The corner pilasters have two rectangular niches.
How to reach from Srinagar
By road
Direct taxi - sringar - matan
Public Transport - Srinagar - anantnag taxi stand- matan- 100 mtrs walk to cave
By Train - Srinagar-Anantnag - taxi/bus from anantnag- matan- 100 mtrs walk to cave
# Bumazuv
