Carved in the period between the 2nd century BC and 8th century AD, Ajanta and Ellora caves are among the most attractive tourist destinations in India. Tour to India was, in fact, incomplete without a visit to this beautiful tourist spot in the city of Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Discovered by John Smith, a British soldier with his group on their expedition in 1819, the caves of Ajanta and Ellora place in Sahyadri hills, carved into the mountain, the river Waghora. They illustrate the history of Buddhism spans a period from 200 BC to 650 AD. There are 29 caves, which were built for Buddhist monks to remove isolated, who preached and performed religious rites in Chaityas Viharas and old centers of learning Buddhist cultural movement. Santos beautiful carved figures decorate the walls of these structures, with hammer and chisel. Many caves exhibition panels Showing Jataka Tales - Tales of multiple incarnations of Buddha. It can be seen images of nymphs and princesses, among others.
30 km from Aurangabad Ellora caves are located at number 34. They are carved on the sides of a basaltic hill. Facades and interiors are beautifully designed some of the finest examples of cave - temple architecture. Carved in 350 AD to 700 AD, these structures describe the three religions of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism. The center is dedicated to Hinduism, 17, 12 caves in the south are Buddhist caves and 5 in the north are Jain.
Kailasam Temple in Cave 16 is one of the greatest architectural wonders carved composition of a monolithic whole. This mountain, considered the holy city of Shiva, is probably the largest monolith in the world. Pavilion, Gateway, town hall, sanctuary and tower, all taken from a block. Unlike most other temple buildings start from the picture here is based on the top and sides. Although the size, he exposes his most delicate and complex. Dumars Lena cave is built on matching the famous cave - temple at Elephanta, and is dedicated to the god Shiva.
Jain caves are located about a mile away from the Kailasa Temple, including Cave 32 has a beautiful altar decorated with a refined form of a lotus flower carved on the ceiling, and a lion in a Yakchha in a mango tree. Caves 32 and 34 home majestic statue of Parasnath. Jain caves are illustrations of Tirthankaras, and one even has a seated figure of Mahavira.
Ajanta and Ellora elegantly express aspects of the nobility, grace and tranquility reminiscent of the Buddha and his teachings.
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