Interesting facts about Ajanta and Ellora caves

ALFORTVILLE, France - March 29, 2023 - PRLog -- Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra

In Sahyadri ranges (Western Ghats), on the banks of the Waghora River near Aurangabad in Maharashtra (https://www.indianpanorama.in/city-guide/maharashtra.php), situates this UNESCO World Heritage Site of India. The Ajanta Caves (https://www.indianpanorama.in/temples/ajanta-Ellora-Caves.php) are a series of 29 rock-cut Buddhist cave monuments that consists of 25 Viharas or residential caves and 4 Chaityas or prayer halls. It is one of the oldest heritage sites in India which dates back from the second century B.C.E. to 650 C.E. Ajanta Caves exudes the brilliance of ancient Buddhist rock-cut architecture, cave paintings, frescoes, and sculptures.

The paintings depicting the life of Gautam Buddha, stories from Jataka Tales, and the rock-cut statues of different Buddhist deities form the prime attraction of Ajanta Caves. This ancient cave is believed to have been built during the time when Satavahanas and

Vakatakas ruled the kingdom. It is now under the care of the Archaeological Survey of India.

Location: Near Jalgaon, Aurangabad, Maharashtra

Type: Cultural

Year of Inscription: 1983

Ellora Caves, Maharashtra

The Ellora Caves was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1983. Situated nearly 100 Kms away from Ajanta Caves (https://www.indianpanorama.in/temples/ajanta-Ellora-Caves...) in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra (https://www.indianpanorama.in/city-guide/maharashtra.php), these monumental rock-cut caves depict ancient India's artistic dexterity. The Ellora Caves constitute a set of 34 rock-cut religious centres for Buddhists, Jains, and Hindus, showcasing the bygone era's timeless religious harmony.

The Kailasa Temple inside Ellora Caves is considered the most outstanding architectural wonder in world history. A unique, astounding temple beyond belief, which is carved from a single piece of a gigantic rock, top to bottom and resembles a chariot. A must-see marvel. It is said to be the largest monolithic rock-cut temple in the world.

Location: Ellora Cave Road, Ellora, Maharashtra

Type: Cultural

Year of Inscription: 1983

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