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.
34 comments:
Very interesting...
Think of the hours, days, lives spent therein.
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Amazing rock-cut building! Btw. what is the meaning of “Teen Tal”?
These kind of post are always inspiring and I prefer to read quality content so I happy to find many good point here in the post, writing is simply great, thank you for the post!
I find a three-storied cave to be a fascinating concept. I don't believe I have head of one before. Very interesting.
How very lovely.
I'm always amazed by art created in stone.
Nive photos!
I wish you a Happy New Photo Year!
Beautiful place and lovely blue skies for a background! Great captures for the day, Rajesh!! Have a great weekend!
Beautiful exotic pictures!
Pretty neat..Thanks
Great photos for SWF,Rajesh!Happy New Year 2013!
this looks very mystical.
Nice photos, I'd love to see a cave like that.
Reminds me of my Ellora visit... Very nice..!
Rajesh...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
Beautiful sculptures.
Lovely.. You sure seem to have travelled quite a bit :)
What beautiful captures of architecture, inside and outside.
Amazing to think of building a three-story cave!
Happy 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....
also i like the array of sculptures...
The features of this structure seem to emerge out of the rocks! Fascinating place! And love the touch of shadow in the first photo!
Gosto da imagem e da aura que a acerca. Um abraço!
Beautiful shadows and architecture here...
Lots of shadows in these captures Rajesh ... imagine structures being that old and still surviving.
thank you for sharing ...
Beautiful and fascinating shots.
Beautiful!! 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.
Thank you all for appreciating this structure.
Great post!
Wow, beautiful photography of an amazingly beautiful place.
Beautifully captured pics ...have not been to ajanta and ellora caves yet,need to plan a trip soon
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