07/10/2024
These photos tell the story of the ancient caves of Rivona village in Goa. The caves have been carved right into the rock. Overgrown, and picturesque, they have an unmistakable aura of mystery.
Historians think that Buddhist monks may have lived here as far back as the 6th Century CE. Do you see the pitha (pedestal) in the 4th and 6th photos? Perhaps this is where the spiritual teacher sat and instructed pupils.
The caves are also popularly called the Pandava caves. Legend has it that the five Pandava brothers in the Mahabharata visited this cave during their exile.
Photo credits: Sheela Raghu