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Mahishasuramadhini Cave

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Please do not use the pictures without getting my permission, as these photos are copywritten. If you need one please write to me, email address is given below   This is a East facing cave and the most beautiful cave after Varaha Cave which is West facing. This cave is well maintained, and this is underneath the old lighthouse. If you are coming from Decent of Ganges via road, then  you enter the gates after taking the pathway to the old lighthouse it will be on the right side. The reason this supposed to be one among the decorated caves is that the depiction on the left and right panels of this cave also the detailing on the panel is too good. As you enter the cave on to your left side you get to see the below image of reclining Vishnu who is in a sleeping position with his eyes closed on top of Ananta five headed snake. Above the naval of Vishnu in flying mode is Panchajanya who is in fat and next female who is flying is Kaumodaki.  Beneath Vishnu is Sudarsan & Vain...