Udayagiri
Udayagiri is a significant historical and archaeological site located in the Vidisha district of Madhya Pradesh, India. The name Udayagiri translates to "Sunrise Hill," and it is most famous for its rock-cut caves, which date back to the Gupta period, primarily from the 4th and 5th centuries CE. These caves represent an important transition in Indian rock-cut architecture, showcasing both Buddhist and Hindu sculptural and architectural styles.
The Udayagiri caves are a collection of about twenty rock-cut chambers. Many of these caves are adorned
Besides Hindu iconography, Udayagiri also features early Buddhist art. Cave 10, for example, contains a Buddha