Dhank Caves are located near Dhank village near Upleta, Rajkot district of Gujarat.
The caves chiseled out of a calcareous sandstone is of Buddhist and Jain influences.
The Jain cave includes figures of Adinath, Shantinath and Pārśva. These are considered to be the earliest Jain sculptures in Kathiawad of 7th century period.
Much of the sculptures are defaced and eroded over years. However, one cannot miss the ambience and beauty even now.
One well preserved image of 23rd TIrthankara Parshvanatha is depicted in kayotsarga posture with long limbs parallel to body and cobra hood canopied.
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