The Cave No. 8 at Ellora is a Hindu Cave that is constructed sometime in 7th century during the period of Kalchuri dynasty.
The shrine is separated from the back wall by a circumlocutory passage. A number of cells are carved inside the wall. One of the beautiful carving shown above.
Outside the cave, on the free wall there is a carving of the yaksha Jambhala sitting with his wife, Hariti, who holds one of her five hundred children on her lap. As protective as well as wealth-bestowing figures, they often figure in Buddhist contexts.
Outside the cave, on the free wall there is a carving of the yaksha Jambhala sitting with his wife, Hariti, who holds one of her five hundred children on her lap. As protective as well as wealth-bestowing figures, they often figure in Buddhist contexts.
Awesome cave temple.
ReplyDeletebeautiful again
ReplyDeleteCan't imagine how much work is involved in such a cave(s)...marvelous!
ReplyDeleteIt looks peaceful in there!
ReplyDeleteSo great. I would love to visit these sites sometime!
ReplyDeleteHariti deserves a protective wall of her own!! Five hundred children!! And I thought my four of them was enough!! Terrific captures as always, Rajesh! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeleteYou always share the most amazing places!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful photos for SWF,Rajesh!Thank you for it and have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteRajesh...The sculptures are beautiful. It is nice to see women for a change. They look so happy and pleased with themselves. Would love to go into the cave section to see the different cells. Where are all the tourists? It looks like you had the site all to yourself. genie
ReplyDeleteYou have so much wonderful artwork built into the walls.
ReplyDeleteYet another beautifully carved cave.
ReplyDeleteAnother great place, they seem to love making amazing places out of their caves here!
ReplyDeleteGreat shots!
ReplyDeletelooks like a fascinating cave.
ReplyDeleteI need to visit them...
ReplyDeleteAmazing and very impressive, can imagine how hard it must have been for the builders to create this. Have a great weekend:)
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That beautiful sculptures, great photos.
ReplyDeleteAmazing!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fascinating cave. Once again the carvings are exquisite.
ReplyDeleteAmazing facade...just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you all for appreciating the ancient cave.
ReplyDeleteNice ! Makes me feel like travelling there !
ReplyDeleteLovely shots..the carvings are beautiful
ReplyDeleteShe looks very beautiful and young for a mother of 500 ;>)! Seriously, the carvings are absolutely amazing as always. There is a lot of difference between what I think of as a cave and this ornate and beautiful structure!
ReplyDeleteAnother place for a peaceful and calm moment.
ReplyDeleteIndia amazes me. Love the historical places and the building, temples and every lil details.
Happy week ahead.
/CC girl
Such a grand cave with beautifully detailed carvings! I am amazed how well preserved this is!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cave!
ReplyDeleteInteresting how caves have numbers in your part of the world.
ReplyDeletethese sites are heritage sites,which is very rare for genral public.thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteI really want to visit.
ReplyDeleteNice that you have numbered the caves & shared for us :)