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* A #TravelThread on The UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite - Ajanta & Ellora Caves *
Ajanta : Dating from 200BC ,these caves were excavated in 2 phases.
Ellora : 34 caves known for Buddhist , Jain & Hindu cultural influences.
Disclaimer : Based on MY understanding solely . 🙏
* A #TravelThread on The UNESCO #WorldHeritageSite - Ajanta & Ellora Caves *
Ajanta : Dating from 200BC ,these caves were excavated in 2 phases.
Ellora : 34 caves known for Buddhist , Jain & Hindu cultural influences.
Disclaimer : Based on MY understanding solely . 🙏
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Before proceeding to #AjantaCaves make a small detour (16kms approx) to see the panoramic view of the caves & scenary from AJANTA VIEW POINT.
( Car goes easily. Lil walking of few steep steps)
Totally worth the view. :))
Before proceeding to #AjantaCaves make a small detour (16kms approx) to see the panoramic view of the caves & scenary from AJANTA VIEW POINT.
( Car goes easily. Lil walking of few steep steps)
Totally worth the view. :))
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Archaeologists have numbered the caves from East to West.
Best mural works found in Caves 1,2,16,17 and 19.
Best sculptures found in Caves 1,4,17,19,24 and 26.
Most of it is sadly ill maintained. Hence unless one takes a guide( govt approved) along ,makes no sense.
Archaeologists have numbered the caves from East to West.
Best mural works found in Caves 1,2,16,17 and 19.
Best sculptures found in Caves 1,4,17,19,24 and 26.
Most of it is sadly ill maintained. Hence unless one takes a guide( govt approved) along ,makes no sense.
#ElloraCaves is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest rock-cut monastery-temple cave complexes in the world, featuring Hindu, Buddhist & JainÂ
monuments & artwork, dating from 600–1000 CE.
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monuments & artwork, dating from 600–1000 CE.
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Cave 16, in particular, features largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world, #KailashaTemple, a chariot shaped monument dedicated to God Shiva. Its excavation also features sculptures depicting gods, goddesses associated with Vaishnavism & Shaktism.
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There are over 100 caves at the site, all excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills, 34 of which are open to public. These consist of 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves.
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