Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Images of India - 21

A glimpse of heritage monument of India in black and white. Check other posts that will give you more details about this monument.



Padavali Fortress with temple in Madhya Pradesh

Monday, July 29, 2013

Cave No. 20, Ajanta

Cave No. 20 at Ajanta is monastery with a small portico in front of verandah, and verandah flanked by cell at each end. It is found to be carved out of the hillock in 5th century  A.D. 


A unique feature in the plan of this cave is that antechamber advancing into the hall. The doorway is elegant and in good taste and as pleasing specimens of doorway decoration.




Buddha is seated in preaching position inside the the sanctum.



The sculpture of seven Buddha’s accompanied by attendants is another important sculptural panel in this cave.