famous Jain temple called Trimurti (meaning "three idols") or Trimurti Digambar Jain Mandir. This temple is widely visited by Digambar sect of the Jain community. It has three huge idols of Lord Adinath and his two sons, Lord Bahubali and Lord Bharata. The statue of Rishabhanatha is in height and the tallest of all the three; on either side are the statues of Bharata and Bahubali, each being . There is a kirti stambh (literally meaning "pillar of glory") also present here. Many muni maharaj (Jain saints) often stay here and preach to their followers before moving on. Kanheri caves The Kanheri Caves are a protected archaeological site at . The caves were sculpted by Buddhist residents around the 1st century BCE. The area was a settlement that once served as inns for travelers. The word Kanheri comes from the Sanskrit word Krishnagiri which means "black mountain". Buddhist Viharas Seven Buddhist caves older than the Kanheri Caves have been discovered very recently. Detailed exploration and documentation is awaited from The Archaeological Survey of India. Access The park's main entrance is located in the northern Mumbai suburb of Borivali, east of Borivali railway station, which is connected by road and rail to Mumbai and Maharashtra. The Western Express Highway (NH 8) passes by the park entrance. Buses are available on holidays and Sundays from Mumbai to the park. Also, chartered vehicles can be hired for groups to visit the park. The park can also be accessed from Goregaon (BNHS, Film City). The park is accessible from the eastern side as well, through Mulund (Vasant Garden) and through Thane from two locations – Yeoor and Tikuji-Ni-Wadi, near the Nature Center. The nearest airport is Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport at Santa Cruz from the park. The nearest railway stations are Borivali and Goregaon on Western line (Mumbai Suburban Railway), which are connected to Churchgate railway station & also Mulund and Thane on the Central line (Mumbai Suburban Railway), which are connected to Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus. Park hours The main gates open at 7.30 a.m. and close at 5.30 p.m. The park also provides monthly and yearly passes for morning walks. The access timing for pass-holders is 5.00 a.m. to 7.30 a.m. only, and personal transport vehicles are allowed within the park to the Kanheri Caves by paying a nominal amount at the main gate. References Sources Parts of the article referred to from