{"id":410043,"date":"2026-01-13T12:10:12","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/410043\/"},"modified":"2026-01-13T12:10:12","modified_gmt":"2026-01-13T12:10:12","slug":"tanishaa-mukerji-begins-2026-with-visit-to-karla-caves-calls-it-connection-with-ancient-knowledge-2026-bollywood-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/410043\/","title":{"rendered":"Tanishaa Mukerji begins 2026 with visit to Karla Caves; calls it \u201cconnection with ancient knowledge\u201d 2026 : Bollywood News"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Actress Tanishaa Mukerji chose a reflective and culturally rooted way to begin 2026, welcoming the new year with a visit to the Karla Caves near Lonavala, Maharashtra. Sharing moments from her trip on social media, Tanishaa described the experience as a way of \u201cstarting the new year connecting with ancient knowledge,\u201d drawing attention to one of India\u2019s most significant Buddhist heritage sites.<\/p>\n

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Tanishaa Mukerji begins 2026 with visit to Karla Caves; calls it \u201cconnection with ancient knowledge\u201d<\/p>\n

The Karla Caves, a group of ancient rock-cut monuments dating back to between the 2nd century BCE and the 5th century CE, are located along a historic trade route that once served as a monastery and a resting point for monks and travelling merchants. Over centuries, the site evolved into an important centre of spiritual practice, artistic expression, and cultural exchange.<\/p>\n

Among the highlights of the complex is the Great Chaitya Hall, regarded as one of the largest and finest surviving early rock-cut prayer halls in India. The structure is noted for its soaring vaulted roof, finely carved stone pillars, a central stupa, and a prominent horseshoe-shaped fa\u00e7ade that allows natural light to filter into the sacred space, enhancing its architectural and spiritual presence.<\/p>\n

The caves also reflect the role of merchant and devotee patronage in shaping early Buddhist architecture, making them a key reference point for historians and scholars studying the evolution of cave and temple designs across the country. Today, the Karla Caves are protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and continue to attract researchers, heritage enthusiasts, and visitors interested in India\u2019s ancient past.<\/p>\n

Through her understated yet meaningful visit, Tanishaa Mukerji highlighted the enduring relevance of such historical sites. Her gesture served as a reminder that monuments like the Karla Caves are not merely relics of history, but living spaces that continue to offer insight, inspiration, and a deeper connection to India\u2019s cultural and spiritual heritage.<\/p>\n

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