Stalactites and Stalagmites:

Housed in the caves are the most renowned stalactite and stalagmite formations that are irregularly shaped due to the flow of the Gosthani River between these solidified structures. Water seeping from the roof of the caves breaks down the minerals present in the limestone to form stalactites at the top of the cave and then further seeps down the ground to form stalagmites. The 150 million year old stalactite and stalagmite formations are truly an overwhelming sight.

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Formations:

The formations of stalactite and stalagmite over the centuries have evolved into naturally sculpted shapes inside the caves. On close inspection you can spot a bearded sage, Shiva and Parvati, a mother and child, the human brain, a tree with its roots overhanging, a temple and church and even animals like the elephant as seen in this depiction. Some of these structures have a religious meaning attached to them while others simply are a thrill to the imagination.

Lamp Light:

The Borra Caves are deep and completely dark inside due to lack of sunlight penetration. As a result the Andhra Pradesh Tourism Industry has installed a number of sodium vapour, mercury and halogen electric lamps to illuminate the path inside the caves providing a breathtaking view of the various formations.

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Place of Worship:

At the end of a small tunnel deep inside the caves is a small place of worship made up of stalagmite Lingam where devotees, particularly the tribals come to worship the Hindu god Shiva especially on the festive occasion of Shivratri.

Tourist Attraction:

A bird’s eye view of the Borra caves that draws thousands of tourists for a visual feast of an age old archaeological remnant.

Outside Borra Caves:

The compelling sight of the Araku valley outside the Borra Caves is in itself a tourist attraction for visitors to the caves. The scenic beauty of the mountainous region abounding in fauna and flora provides an almost magical setting.