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1. Lenyadri has 30 Buddhist rock-cut caves.
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2. The name is derived from “Lena”, meaning cave and “Adri”, meaning stone-resistant.
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3. Around nine caves are called chaitya-grihas.
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4. While the rest of them are viharas, a dwelling place for monks.
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5. Moreover, the viharas are crafted in the form of cells.
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6. Some of them have water cisterns carved out of rock.
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7. While two caves have inscriptions!
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8. There is a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh in Cave no 7.
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9. It is an important location for the Hinayana sect of Buddhist religion!
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