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Bhaja Caves

Hey kiddo, have you heard of Bhaja Caves? They are special caves located near the city of Pune in India. These caves were built a very long time ago, when there were no fancy buildings or houses like we see today. People used to live in homes made of mud and stones.

Bhaja Caves were also made by people, but for a different purpose. They were made as a place of worship and meditation for Buddhist monks. These monks were peaceful people who believed in living simply and peacefully, helping others and being kind.

The caves are carved out of a hillside and have a lot of different rooms and chambers in them. Some of the rooms even have statues of Buddha, who is a very important person for the Buddhist religion. People who come to visit the caves today can still see these rooms and the statues inside.

These caves are also special because they have some really cool and interesting designs and carvings on the walls! People who made the caves made sure to put in details that were important to them, like different animals, plants, and symbols.

Even though Bhaja Caves were made so long ago, they have been kept in good shape and are still visited by lots of people today. It's a great place to learn about a different culture and religion, and see some really amazing artwork!