The Barabar Vishwakarma Cave, located in India

Vishwakarma Cave (aka Vishwamitra Cave): This cave is at a certain distance from the others and you have to walk around 150m or so towards the east to reach the cave. While you have to move upwards through the mᴀssive rocks, no need to worry as there are “Ashokan Steps” to help you. These steps are carved into the solid granite rocks to help people reach the Vishwakarma Cave. Many believe that these steps were carved during the Mauryan era, but the fact is highly debatable. The cave consists of one rectangular (4.27m x 2.54m) room and an unfinished semi-hemispherical room (2.8m dia) connected by a narrow trapezoidal pᴀssage. This cave is unfinished, but bears the inscription of Ashoka, similar to that of Sudama Cave:

“By King Priyadarsin, in the 12th year of reign, this cave of Khalatika Mountain is offered to the Ajivikas”

Vishwakarma Cave Entrance

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Inside Vishwakarma Cave

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Vishwakarma Cave

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