Cave No. 10 at Ajanta is also a chaityagriha similar to Cave No. 9. It has a similar shape but larger in size. This is a large chaityagriha and inscription on its facade dated to the 2nd century B.C.
The whole of this cave has been painted but only few painting were retained, which they were at one time completely adorned. There are paintings of Budha poses in the ceiling.
This was the the first cave discovered in Ajanta in April 1819. John Smith, a British Army Officer noticed the arch of this cave and this led to the discovery of other caves here.
It is apsidal on plan and consists of a large central hall, nave flanked by two aisles
separated by a row of 39 octagonal pillars. The paintings on the pillar contain Buddha figure.
At the apsidal end is a rock stupa.
The cave consists of two periods of paintings, the earlier dated to 2nd century B.C and the later 4th – 6th century A.D.
28 comments:
Hari Om
That there is still so much colour to be seen here is amazing. Delightful post! YAM xx
Lovely
Beautiful cave temple.
I like the paintings. People in India were very busy in the early centuries of the Common Era.
The paintings are very new to me, as most of the buildings are adorned with sculptures of stone. The paintings are very beautiful too.Thanks.
Wil , ABCW Team.
Another beautiful, amazing place, Rajesh!! Great captures! Have a wonderful weekend!
Wow! Amazing caves ~ so creative and intricate ~ for SWF ~
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Interesting scenes from the cave.. The carvings and photos are wonderful..
A wonderful cave with fascinating stone masonry and paintings.
do the caves preserve the craving?
the paintings are so precious.
Stunning shots of the stonework!
Enchanting! Whenever I come across, Ajantha, am reminded of the Pallavas & the Cholas of the South :)
Very interesting !
Wow! Excellent details!
Very nice paintings, delicious photos!
amazing!
Great photos, Rajesh! The caves are beautiful!
gorgeous and fascinating! Thanks!
I'm imagining the coolness of the caves...
Six Words and Shadows
Amazing transformation of a cave. Love the paint colours - dusky and enigmatic.
Excellent captures, containing marvelous details! The paintings are impressive... nice knowing on its discovery
Wow ! Gorgeous place !
Really a WOW! thing Rajesh.
I don't have words more to utter.
Just adore it.
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Lovely art work.
beautiful shots !
Wonderful pics...:-)
Amazing photos :)
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