Cave No. 9 at Ajanta is a very grand chaityagriha datable to of 2nd century B.C. belonging to Hinayana cult of Buddhism. The chaityagriha consists of arched facade and a doorway giving appearance of a double storyed building.
The exquisitely decorated facade and beautiful painted interior, form a grand combination of richness of detail and graceful proposition. There are sculptures of the Buddha on the side walls facing the facade.
Inside the chaitya is in rectangular layout with twenty-three pillars apsidal dividing it into a nave, an apse and aisles. The ceiling of the nave is vaulted while ceiling of aisles is flat. At the center of the apse stands a globular stupa on high cylindrical base.
The painting in this cave consist, principally figures of Buddha variously engaged, disciples, worshipers of a stupa etc. On the external facade there are traces of painting still visible in the ceiling. Above the main door a row of five small false arches is carved having imitation of wooden lattice.
Some of the paintings are in two layers; earlier dating back to the second half of 1st century B. C. and the later in the 5th –6th century A.D. This can be seen in the above image.
The exquisitely decorated facade and beautiful painted interior, form a grand combination of richness of detail and graceful proposition. There are sculptures of the Buddha on the side walls facing the facade.
Inside the chaitya is in rectangular layout with twenty-three pillars apsidal dividing it into a nave, an apse and aisles. The ceiling of the nave is vaulted while ceiling of aisles is flat. At the center of the apse stands a globular stupa on high cylindrical base.
The painting in this cave consist, principally figures of Buddha variously engaged, disciples, worshipers of a stupa etc. On the external facade there are traces of painting still visible in the ceiling. Above the main door a row of five small false arches is carved having imitation of wooden lattice.
Some of the paintings are in two layers; earlier dating back to the second half of 1st century B. C. and the later in the 5th –6th century A.D. This can be seen in the above image.
33 comments:
Beautiful... and i also loved your neighbour pics...
Incredible!
What an amazing series of things to see in a cave. Nice photos.
Wow! I amazed how well this is all preserved! Such a beautiful insight into worlds of yesteryear!
Superb! Loved them.
beautifully captured photos...
thanks
Impressive.
Nice Post. .
Interesting caves and paintings. Great photos, Rajesh!
Wow..these look amazing and full of history!
Nice clicks
Am yet to plan a trip to Ajantha and Ellora... Beautiful clicks...
Very interesting. The structure looks very solid despite its age. Thanks for sharing with us how beautiful India is.
Wow! Nice post!
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The artistry on the outside of the cave is wonderful.
Another incredible place, Rajesh! Your country does have the most amazing and fascinating history! Thanks as always for sharing!!
So ancient and yet so very beautiful! Thank you for telling something about the building!
What beautiful detail!
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Fabuloso!...
Lindo, muita arte!!!
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Beautiful work!!
Great place, you got wonderful shots!
Came from RT.
Amazing historical place to visit!
http://www.womenandperspectives.com/2013/07/red-bridge.html
Wow, archaeological wonder!!
Marvelous photos and describe on detail!
As always, your "tour" is outstanding, with its travelogue and photos. I am envious. I have walking limitations so much of this type of things is too difficult for me.
My post is at:
http://rnsane.blogspot.in/2013/07/our-world-tuesday-week-99-scenes-from.html
It is Amazing to see what can be built so many thousands of years ago.
Fascinating.
Amazing how it has withstood all these years!
This looks like a fascinating place to visit.
Too bad the ART is fading...
ROG, ABC Wednesday team
Another incredible structure preserved down through the years...the paintings I particularly like.
Thank you all for appreciating the craftsmanship and painting.
Thanks for the detailed description, just beautiful.
Ajanta seems like a fascinating place to visit. Happy ABC Wednesday! #76
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