Akkanna Madanna Caves
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Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dated to mid 7th-century and dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty.[1] They consist of the upper (larger) and lower caves. The upper cave is better preserved, and has an important 7th-century inscription.[2][3]
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Akkanna Madanna cave temple | |
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Religion | |
Affiliation | Hinduism |
District | NTR District |
Deity | Hindu, various |
Location | |
Location | Vijayawada |
State | Andhra Pradesh |
Country | India |
Geographic coordinates | 16°30′50″N 80°36′24″E |
Architecture | |
Creator | Early Eastern Chalukya dynasty |
Completed | c. 650 CE |
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To the immediate north of the lower caves is a small park with inscribed pillars and recovered ruins of lost Hindu temples. The Akkanna Madanna caves are protected monuments of national importance, managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.[4]