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Borra caves being the natural formation in Eastern ghats are situated in Ananthagiri Mandal at a distance of 100 km. from Visakhapatnam and 10 Km from Visakhapatnam to Araku Valley road point. The Dandakaranya   Balengiri - Kirbur railway line passes through this village and there is Railway station at "Borra Caves".

The caves popularly known as Borra Caves have
geological and Historical importance.

Deep in the caves there is Sivalingam over which the water drips from above which is said to be the origin of the river Gosthani. The river Gosthani flowing from these caves with natural roaring sounds is a beautiful sight to enjoy.

These caves were beautifully electrified and illuminated and a large number of tourists including foreigners are visiting every day. The crystal white calcium stones are also seen in various forms like a hooded serpent, different human shapes such as Narada with his tumbura, Lord Brahma, Radha Krishna and Nandi. Mica, Apatite, Calcite, limestone, Red and Yellow ochare, rock phosphate vermiculate, graphite quartz and some of the minerals are found in and around Borra Caves.

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