The caves at Aravalem is known by different names. Aravalem, Harvalem, Arvalem or Pandava Caves, the last one being more popular than the others! The reason these caves are known as Pandava Caves is due to its link to the Pandavas of Mahabharatha. It is believed that Pandavas sought refugee in these caves during their exile.The architecture of the caves is very simple. A large laterite rock was cut into caves and is divided into six chambers. Aravalem, also spelled Harvalem, is a small village that is located at a distance of 32 km from Panjim. Though it is a small town, Aravalem / Harvalem has few attractions to keep the visitors busy. Within a square kilometer, the village has caves of historical importance, a beautiful waterfall in the middle of lush greenery, and a temple dedicated to Lord Rudeshwar (an incarnation of Lord Shiva).
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