Mahakali Caves
Buddhist cave temples in India have been classified into two distinct groups, as they belong to two key dimensions of Buddhist faith – the Himayana and Mahayana forms of dedication. The cave temples belonging to the Himayana sect are mostly found in the western part of India at Bhaja, Kondane, Bedesa, Pitalkhara, Ajanta, Nasic, Karli and adjacent areas. Mahakali caves or Mahakali Buddhist caves (also known as Kondivita caves) are located in the western suburb of Andheri in the metropolitan city of Mumbai – they belong to this group. These rock-cut caves have probably been built between 1st century BC and 6th century BC.