Situated outside the city of Aurangabad, lying 400 kms
to northeast of Bombay, are the caves of Ellora. The astoundingly
mesmerizing caves of Ellora today represent the greatest
example of cave-excavation architecture in the entire
world. 34 cave temples off which 12 are Buddhist, 17 Hindu
and 5 Jain. Built during the Gupta period of the 6th to
8th centuries AD, huge mountainsides were dug displacing
thousands of tons of rock, while constructing the caves.
Three major Indian religions have laid joint claim on
the caves since the time of its conception. You can also
get lost in the sheer magic on these caves on Tour Packages
for Ellora, India.
Although situated within just a 100 km distance from
each, there lies vast difference between the Ajanta
and Ellora Caves. Unlike the Ajanta Caves, the Ellora
Caves were never lost as it lies on the path that is
more treaded upon and is thus more noticed and talked
about by the people. In comparison with the Ajanta caves,
the depictions on the caves of Ellora are earthier,
drawing fundamentals from the Vajrayana school of Buddhism,
which was imbued with ancient ideas of magic and mysticism.
These breathtakingly beautiful Caves are a outstanding
evidence in the form of sculptures that narrate the
tale of our ancient art and architecture. These splendid
Caves containing paintings and sculptures depicting
the life of Buddha have been designated as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. The carvings on the walls of the
Ellora caves are considered to be the beginning of conventional
Indian Art. Come and witness this wondrous site with
Tour Packages for Ellora, India.
Recommended Itineraries
Temples and Caves Tour of India
Museum and Architectural Tour of India
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