Cave 5 at Ellora known as Maharwada Cave as it was used by local Mahar tribes people as shelter during monsoon. This cave is dated to 7th century AD. is a largest Vihara of the Buddhist group here. The cave was used probably as an assembly hall or for delivering lectures.
It has a grand assembly hall stretching 36m long supported by 24 massive pillars arranged in two rows from front to back dividing the hall into central nave and two side aisles.
The central nave is further divided into three passages by providing two rows of raised rock-cut benches, which run along the nave.
It has seventeen cells.The main shrine door is guarded by the usual Padmapani and Vajrapani. On the back wall of the shrine is carved Buddha figure seated in Pralambapadasana in Dharmachakrapravartana mudra.
It has a grand assembly hall stretching 36m long supported by 24 massive pillars arranged in two rows from front to back dividing the hall into central nave and two side aisles.
The central nave is further divided into three passages by providing two rows of raised rock-cut benches, which run along the nave.
It has seventeen cells.The main shrine door is guarded by the usual Padmapani and Vajrapani. On the back wall of the shrine is carved Buddha figure seated in Pralambapadasana in Dharmachakrapravartana mudra.
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Oh. I forgot that I can't have the photo enlarged on a separate page. I really wanted to see the meeting hall closer. I'm a little concerned about the ceiling. =D
Thank you for sharing these wonders!
ALOHA from Honolulu
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Really amazing place !
It would be wonderful to visit sometime !
Great photos !
Awesome tour of the cave.. I like the Buddha carving.. Thank you for sharing your visit. Have a happy week!
A fascinating glimpse into the past.
What an interesting place. Good to know it's there in case it's needed.
What an amazing cave, great captures.
What exquisite carving in this cave.
Wow! This rock-cute cave is amazing in length and depth... Great photos
That hall is huge!
That room is indeed massive. Very interesting.
Beautiful -- I always feel as if I had walked along with you .. your pictures are lovely.
A stunning and interesting place.
Wow, very impressive.
another good post.
Oh, I do agree with Ela, an amazing place it is indeed! Wonderful captures for the day as always, Rajesh!! Have a great week!!
Wonderful photos, awesome !!!
Wow ! that's very old and very interesting !
Always fascinating photos of special historical places ~ thanks,
artmusedog and carol (A Creative Harbor)
as always, great detail
ROG, ABC Wednesday
How impressive are those caves and how inventive are people to create all those spaces for various means.
I wish you a great week.
Wil, ABCW Team.
I am fascinated by all the underground architecture throughout the world.
Looks like an interesting place to explore!
Nice :) Ellora is already on my travel wish list :)
Mine is abt Ellora too :)
PhenoMenon, ABCW Team
http://throodalookingglass.com/2014/08/ellora/
Even I went there but couldn't take such awesome photos.. Nice post
Amazing captures :)
beautiful cave. Nice pics
I missed this place to visit :) Nice shots
Gems of India. Beautiful pictures.
Great pics of a great place!
So impressive!
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