Caves in india

Ajanta Caves, Buddhist rock-cut cave temples and monasteries, located near Ajanta village, north-central Maharashtra state, western India, that are celebrated for their wall paintings. The temples are hollowed out of granite cliffs on the inner side of a 70-foot (20-metre) ravine in the Wagurna

The historic UNESCO heritage of India - Ellora Caves of Maharashtra state.

#KailashaTemple - Cave no. 16 of Ellora caves in India , features the largest single monolithic rock excavation in the world. It is one of the 34 cave temples and monasteries known collectively as the Ellora Caves. Its construction is generally attributed to the eighth century Rashtrakuta king Krishna-I (756 – 773 CE) #indiatravel #portraitphotography #travelgram #travel #tripotocommunity #elloracaves #_soi #indiantemple #amazing #bestoftheday #beautiful #Pilgrimage #Religious #regrann

Journey back in time on this private tour from Mumbai to ancient Indian rock-cut caves. You have three cave options to choose from: the Kanheri Caves, the Elephanta Caves or both the Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves. With your knowledgeable private guide, explore one of these cave complexes to discover the early phases of Buddhist architecture, known as the Hinayana phase, and marvel at the incredibly detailed representations of Buddha carved into the rock walls. Your tour includes private…

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Ellora Caves, Aurangabad India

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Ellora caves , India.

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Badami Cave Temples

Twenty-two hundred years ago, work began on an extensive series of cave monuments in Maharashtra, India. Over a period of hundreds of years, thirty one monuments were carved piece by piece from the rock face. Then, for some unknown reason, they fell into disuse around 1000AD, slowly surrounded by dense jungle which eventually hid the

Step back in time to the grandeur of history! 🏞️✨ The ancient Ajanta cave temples stand as a breathtaking testament to India’s timeless artistry, carved seamlessly into the rugged cliffs and surrounded by lush greenery. Feel the serenity of this riverside wonder and let the whispers of history captivate your soul. 🌿🛕 #AjantaCaves #AncientIndia #CulturalHeritage #TimelessBeauty #HistoricWonders #TravelIndia #IncredibleIndia

Step back in time to the grandeur of history! 🏞️✨ The ancient Ajanta cave temples stand as a breathtaking testament to India’s timeless artistry, carved seamlessly into the rugged cliffs and surrounded by lush greenery. Feel the serenity of this riverside wonder and let the whispers of history captivate your soul. 🌿🛕 #AjantaCaves #AncientIndia #CulturalHeritage #TimelessBeauty #HistoricWonders #TravelIndia #IncredibleIndia

Ellora in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra is one of the largest rock-cut Hindu temple cave complexes in the world. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is home to over 100 caves of which 34 are open to the public.All the caves have been excavated from the basalt cliffs in the Charanandri Hills. Known as the Ellora Caves collectively, caves number 1 to 12 are Buddhist caves, 13 to 29 are Hindu caves and Jain caves are number 30 to 34. The Hindu and Buddhist caves at Ellora were built…

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