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About Ajanta Ellora Caves
The world famous Ajanta Ellora Caves are located near the Aurangabad
city. The tourists from all over the world flock to see these caves, which
were carved between the 2nd century B.C and the 8th century A.D. Ajanta
Ellora cave shrines are cut out of rock by hand, and are regarded among
one of the most amazing specimens of Indian architectural heritage. The 34
caves of Ellora and 29 caves of Ajanta were unexplored till 1819, when
John Smith, a British Army officer accidentally noticed them when he was
on a hunting expedition. The point from where John Smith first seen the
caves, offer the spectacular view of the U-shaped gorge and its beautiful
surroundings.
Ajanta Caves
The
Ajanta group of caves, located 106 Kms from Aurangabad, were discovered in
the 19th century. These caves lying within the Sahyadri hill, were carved
into the mountain side above the Waghora river. These caves speaks the
rich and glorious story of Buddhism, from 200 BC to 650 AD. The 29 caves
of Ajanta were built as isolate retrates of the Buddhist monks, who used
to live, taught and perform rituals in the Chaityas and Viharas. The
Chaityas and Viharas were the centre of learning and cultural activities.
Inspired by faith and devotion the Buddhist monks carved interesting
figures on the walls by using hammers and chisel. Numerous house panels of
the caves, depicting stories from the Jatkas, which is a collection of
stories of the several incarnations of the Buddha. Besides the figures of
nymphs and princesses are also portrayed.
Attractions of Ajanta Caves
Cave No. 1
The cave depicts the Prince Buddha holding the fragile blue lotus. His
head bent sideways and his half-closed eyes depict an air of meditation.
Cave No. 2
It is one of the well-preserved monasteries with a shrine. The cave
depicts how sculpture, paintings and architectural elements were used
together to create the atmosphere of pure divinity. The ceiling and wall
paintings illustrate events associated with Buddha's birth.
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34 caves are situated at a distance of 30 Kms from Aurangabad. Carved
into the side of a basaltic hill, the caves are excellent example of
rock-cut temple architecture. The Ellora caves house spacious facades
and exquisitely adorned interiors. The caves has the rock temples and
monasteries, carved during the 350 A.D and 700 A.D, which depict three
faiths - Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The 34 caves comprises of 12
Buddhist caves, 17 Hindus caves and 5 Jain caves. The sculpture inside
the Buddhist caves, convey the nobility, grace and serenity of Buddha.
Cave No.6 & 10 has images from the Hindu and Buddhist faith, under
the same roof. The major attractions of the caves are the Vishvakarma
cave of the Buddhists, the Kailasa temple of Hindus and the Indrasabha
of Jains. The Vishvakarma cave, with a seated Buddha placed in the
stupa is both a Chaitya and a Vihara.
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