In Ellora the cave numbered as 12 is a Buddhist monastery. This three-storied cave dates back to 8th century A.D. This cave is popularly known as "Teen Tal" as it has three floors.
Even though the structure is massive and majestic, it has a simple facade and is devoid of rich sculptures inside. The first floor has a pillared hall an antchamber and a sanctum with cells. The sanctum houses Lord Buddha in preaching position on a lotus throne.
The sidewalls have panels of Pancha-Dnyani Buddhas. The second floor is more rich in sculptures when compared to first floor.
Even though the structure is massive and majestic, it has a simple facade and is devoid of rich sculptures inside. The first floor has a pillared hall an antchamber and a sanctum with cells. The sanctum houses Lord Buddha in preaching position on a lotus throne.
The sidewalls have panels of Pancha-Dnyani Buddhas. The second floor is more rich in sculptures when compared to first floor.
Very interesting...
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Amazing rock-cut building! Btw. what is the meaning of “Teen Tal”?
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ReplyDeleteI find a three-storied cave to be a fascinating concept. I don't believe I have head of one before. Very interesting.
ReplyDeleteHow very lovely.
ReplyDeleteI'm always amazed by art created in stone.
ReplyDeleteNive photos!
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Beautiful place and lovely blue skies for a background! Great captures for the day, Rajesh!! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful exotic pictures!
ReplyDeletePretty neat..Thanks
ReplyDeleteGreat photos for SWF,Rajesh!Happy New Year 2013!
ReplyDeletethis looks very mystical.
ReplyDeleteNice photos, I'd love to see a cave like that.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my Ellora visit... Very nice..!
ReplyDeleteRajesh...I would love to go exploring here. It may not be as fancy inside as other structures, but it is really appealing to me. Please share with us some photos of the second floor. genie
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sculptures.
ReplyDeleteLovely.. You sure seem to have travelled quite a bit :)
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful captures of architecture, inside and outside.
ReplyDeleteAmazing to think of building a three-story cave!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year to you and yours Rajesh...I loved your card and family photo below.
ths s sch a wonderful place to adore...amazing buddha sculpture....
ReplyDeletealso i like the array of sculptures...
ReplyDeleteThe features of this structure seem to emerge out of the rocks! Fascinating place! And love the touch of shadow in the first photo!
ReplyDeleteGosto da imagem e da aura que a acerca. Um abraço!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shadows and architecture here...
ReplyDeleteLots of shadows in these captures Rajesh ... imagine structures being that old and still surviving.
ReplyDeletethank you for sharing ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and fascinating shots.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!! Thanks for sharing this.
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Interesting place. It's my first time on your blog. Glad to have found it through shadow shot.
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating this structure.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!
ReplyDeleteWow, beautiful photography of an amazingly beautiful place.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured pics ...have not been to ajanta and ellora caves yet,need to plan a trip soon
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