From Aurangabad we left to Ellora via Daulatbad which is 20 kms away. Ellora is the site of famous cave temples.
This cave temples of Ellora belong to three phases of religious systems: Bhuddism, Jainism and Brahamanism. In these caves there are elaborate carvings of Gods and Goddesses representing three faiths. The architecture of caves of each faith is very distinctive.
The caves on the Southern side 1 - 12 belong to Bhuddism.
The caves 13 - 29 belong to Brahamanism.
The caves 30 - 34 belong to Jainism.
These caves built between 5th and 10th century represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. This World Heritage site is marvel in rock cut art.
This cave temples of Ellora belong to three phases of religious systems: Bhuddism, Jainism and Brahamanism. In these caves there are elaborate carvings of Gods and Goddesses representing three faiths. The architecture of caves of each faith is very distinctive.
The caves on the Southern side 1 - 12 belong to Bhuddism.
The caves 13 - 29 belong to Brahamanism.
The caves 30 - 34 belong to Jainism.
These caves built between 5th and 10th century represents the epitome of Indian rock-cut architecture. This World Heritage site is marvel in rock cut art.
awesome.. put some more pictures of the same...
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a wonderful place to visit. It's hard to imagine how all of these wonderful structures were built.
ReplyDeleteMarvelous pictures. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I think the people who love sculptures will never miss to visit Ellora.
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteQuite incredible.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots.
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Saw this over on someone else's blog, and I just had to pop over to tell you that I live in the town of Elora in Ontario, Canada and it was named after these caves by the founder, (Captain Gilkinson)of the town back in 1832. The caves of the gorge on the Grand River here, reminded him of the ones in India.
ReplyDeleteGreat rock-cut structures! Incredible
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and informative.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing sight! I can't imagine the amount of physical labor that it took to carve these caves out of rock!
ReplyDeleteAgain incredible carvings. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.
ReplyDeleteWow! Fascinating photography ~ and info ~ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating, beautiful place, Rajesh! Wonderful captures for the day!!
ReplyDeleteOne of the best sites in India.
ReplyDeleteI love these cave temples, nice photographs.
ReplyDeleteA post in history with just the right touch of blue.
ReplyDeleteThe places are awesome, great shots!
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Wish I could visit India someday!
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Amazing how the caves of different faiths live in harmony and offer delight to all visitors.
ReplyDeleteSomething we should learn from.
Another great photo of another beautiful memory. I will never forget this place - i visited it long ago! I have just bought a slide scanner and hopefully I will have some pics of India to post too! Will be interesting to compare - then and now.
ReplyDeleteAnother great picture of Indian carvings. I really enjoy your facts of the day = very informative.
ReplyDeleteThese are interesting. Are the caves open to the public?
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je suis en admiration devant ces sculptures aux façades
ReplyDeleteA very interesting heritage site. The carving are just amazing, great photos.
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures, very beautiful temples of the caves. Greetings.
ReplyDeleteThat first show is truly amazing...and again I ask "How did they do that?" :-) I especially like how the caves represent various religious traditions.
ReplyDeletevery informative...
ReplyDeleteGrand edifices.
ReplyDeleteAmazing caves. Happy RT2!
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elegant, as always
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Hello here from Blue Monday. Amazing structures, beautiful photos! India is so beautiful.Hope you stop by my garden http://porchsittintimeforscooby.blogspot.com
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Those are amazing how they are hewn out of the rock.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and beautiful cave temples. Carver, ABC Wed. Team
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, true gems of India.:)
ReplyDeleteIt is awe-inspiring for so many reasons! The wonderful carvings, beautiful artworks in themselves and but maybe even more important that the three religions share d in it. It must be a marvelous thing to see -- it certainly deserves to be a World Heritage Site.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful sight! I'm sure it was exciting to see in person.
ReplyDeletebeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pictures and for the information. I makes me dream!
ReplyDeleteWhata beautiful place to visit! Great shots.
ReplyDeleteSpent 17 Years in Aurangabad, before moving to Maximum City. Daulatabad. Ellora, Ajanta- close to my heart.
ReplyDeleteLove the city and its simplicity.
Tourism and Industries are 2 things- A’bad is famous for.
nice shots of India. sorry for the l8 visit, hope you could visit my Blue Monday here: http://www.memorylanebymel.com/memory-lane-monday-27-clinton-square-park-travels-at-syracuse-part-1/
ReplyDeletenyc captures!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photography...
ReplyDeleteAjanta and Ellora Caves is on my wish list for a long time and don't know when I will be able to visit these..
ReplyDeleteNice Captures Rajesh.. :-)
Beautiful Cave..........
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