The Cave No. 23 at Ajanta is an unfinished monastery built sometime between 5th century and 6th century A.D.
It consists of pillared verandah having a cell at each end, an hall with 4 cells at both the ends of side wall and back wall contain antechamber with side cells.
The cave is known for the rich decoration of pillars and the naga doorkeepers. The pillars of verandah are all intact and display fine workmanship in ornamental details.
The naga doorkeepers of the door-jambs, each with a foot resting on an elevated platform, are noteworthy.
It consists of pillared verandah having a cell at each end, an hall with 4 cells at both the ends of side wall and back wall contain antechamber with side cells.
The cave is known for the rich decoration of pillars and the naga doorkeepers. The pillars of verandah are all intact and display fine workmanship in ornamental details.
The naga doorkeepers of the door-jambs, each with a foot resting on an elevated platform, are noteworthy.
The cave and entrance look grand.. Nothing like the caves that we have here. Great photos. Have a happy new week!
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ReplyDeleteNice carvings.
ReplyDeleteExcellent shots and perspective!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch intricate carvings on the pillars.
ReplyDeletePhotos of your world always fascinate and amaze me, Rajesh! Thank you for sharing! Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteInteresting shots of the cave.
ReplyDeletethese old temples and caves seem to have been built strongly.
ReplyDeleteMore amazing buildings and photos for OWT ~ thanks,
ReplyDeleteartmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
Very interesting and nice pictures !
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cave? Definitely unlike any I've seen or been too. Interesting.
ReplyDeleteI wonder why it was never completed This site looks very modern as well as ancient. Maybe new ideas are not so new!
ReplyDeleteSo sturdy they look..nice shots!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos, wonderful capitals!
ReplyDeletegreat CARVINGS!
ReplyDeleteROG, ABC Wednesday team
Certainly a cave with a view. Interesting and unusual post.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos.
ReplyDeletehow extraordinarily beautiful!
ReplyDeleteExcellent pictures! What thick walls these are!
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ReplyDeleteWow! What history!
ReplyDeleteRajesh, once again, I have to tell you that Americans cannot possibly fathom the beauty of your country without visiting. As breathtaking as these images are, I would love to visit someday. Many of my friends have traveled extensively in your gorgeous country. These images move me to tears every time. Namaste. Amy
ReplyDeleteYour capture take us around India. One day we are in banglore and next day to Ajanta . Great series of pics , we are seeing.
ReplyDeleteThis is on my must visit list.....and post this blog post, even more.
ReplyDeletewow pretty pictures.
ReplyDeleteNice carvings.Really. But where is my previous comment ?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful picture. I wonder how much work had gone carving out such architecture.
ReplyDeleteLovely pics!
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